It's already acronym time again at Royal schools

ROYAL CITY - It's acronym season in the Royal School District, a time when students hear teachers and administrators speak a language that sounds a lot like the ABCs.

Mexican tariffs to be lifted on potatoes

MOSES LAKE - Mexican tariffs between 10 and 45 percent on U.S. agricultural products are being eliminated.

State testing about to get under way

ROYAL CITY - High School Proficiency Exam testing will be held at Royal High School from March 12-14.

Royal Middle School's students recognized for language learning

ROYAL CITY - The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) has given the first ever English Language Acquisition Award to 42 schools across the state, including Royal Middle School.

Things to Know: US Hospitalizations plunge, but still high

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

Things to Know: US Hospitalizations plunge, but still high

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

Things to Know: US Hospitalizations plunge, but still high

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

Things to Know: US Hospitalizations plunge, but still high

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:

Chief Moses MS hosts robotics state semis

About 50 teams expected to compete

MOSES LAKE - Teams from Moses Lake and Warden will be among the participants at the state semifinal robotics competition, scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Chief Moses Middle School, 1111 Nelson Road.

Cyborgs, trolls and bots: A guide to online misinformation

NEW YORK (AP) — Cyborgs, trolls and bots can fill the internet with lies and half-truths. Understanding them is key to learning how misinformation spreads online.

Wahluke recognizes achievement

MATTAWA - Wahluke Junior High School had an awards assembly last Friday that lauded students for success in statewide academic testing.

About time to assess student progress

ROYAL CITY - Student testing season will kick into full swing in February in the Royal School District, assessment coordinator Rich Gregoire reports.

Master Hunter materials have arrived, now what?

This is the first of a two-part series on materials of study for the Master Hunter program.

Virus cancels exams and jeopardizes Chinese students' plans

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Universities that rely on international enrollment are expected to take a big hit in the next academic year as canceled entrance exams and travel restrictions in China because of the coronavirus make it impossible for students to enroll and attend college.

CWU Board of Trustees elects new chairperson for 2023-24

ELLENSBURG - The Central Washington University Board of Trustees elected executive committee member Erin Black as its new chairperson during a July meeting. She succeeds former Chairperson Robert Nellams, who will remain on the BOT's Executive Committee...

Last week of hunting seasons and to submit hunter reports

The hunting seasons are at an end this Sunday with the duck, snipe, coot and goose season ending on Jan. 26.

Better learn

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama said this about education: "Maintaining our leadership in research and technology is crucial to America's success. But if we want to win the future - if we want innovation to produce jobs in America and not overseas - then we also have to win the race to educate our kids."

SAT and ACT college tests canceled because of virus fears

Spring dates for college admissions tests are being rescheduled or postponed amid concerns about the

2 teams of roboteers advance to state

RoboSparx win regionals, RoboGirls place first in 2 categories

MOSES LAKE - Robotics competition is about tasks, but not really. Competitors are assigned tasks, but they don't actually do them. They tell the robot what to do.

History, geography scores dip on Nation's Report Card

The latest Nation’s Report Card shows eighth-graders' scores in U.S. history and geography declining since 2014, results Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday called “stark and inexcusable.”