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WVC Omak Foundation to hold reception for Dean Cal Goolsby

WVC Omak Foundation will hold a reception to celebrate the arrival of the new Omak campus dean, Cal…

Ted Moomaw

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WVC Omak presents ‘Revitalization of the Indigenous Language’ with Ted Moomaw

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, language teacher Ted Moomaw will present “Revitalization of the Indigenous Language”…

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Tonasket school board reviews policy changes and updates

The Tonasket School Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30 covered a wide range of topics, emphasizing ongoing efforts…

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Local elementary student receives threatening Snapchat messages

A group of elementary students have been receiving threatening messages via Snapchat which has raised alarms at Tonasket…

A winning Washington GET Art Contest poster.

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Washington families can save with confidence with GET

State-backed GET Prepaid 529 can be used for nearly any post-high school education or training.

Oroville Elementary School is finishing up construction projects, including the modernization of the school’s kitchen. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Oroville School Superintendent gives update on elementary project

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hardesty updated the school board on the elementary school improvements, including the kitchen remodel.

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WA superintendent of public schools candidates agree state’s funding model flawed

Incumbent Chris Reykdal and challenger David Olson found some common ground. Both think the state’s funding model for…

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal at a Sept. 23 press conferance on his budget proposal. <em>Screenshot </em>

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Multi-billion dollar election cycle request from Reykdal for Washington schools

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says Washington’s public schools need a major influx of taxpayer dollars.

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After the COVID-19 pandemic closed down schools, absenteeism has become a problem across the nation even though they are up and running again.
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After the COVID-19 pandemic closed down schools, absenteeism has become a problem across the nation even though they are up and running again.

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14 states pledge to address chronic absenteeism crisis in public schools

Fourteen states have joined an effort to cut chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years.

Editorial Cartoon by Frank Frank Shiers Jr

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Washington could be next state to restrict cell phone usage in schools

The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued a call for Washington schools to overhaul their…

Chris Reykdal
Chris Reykdal

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State superintendent tells WA school districts to ignore Parents Bill of Rights law

A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but SSPI Chris Reykdal is telling school…

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Tonasket and Oroville to hold graduations this Saturday

Tonasket and Oroville high schools will be holding their commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 1.

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Left, The succession is complete as 2023 May Festival Queen Lauren Rawley places the crown upon the head of 2024 Queen Anna Hernandez. Right, All were asked to stand as Anna Hernandez made her way to the stage at last Staturday’s coronation at Coulton Auditorium to be crowned 2024 May Festival Queen. Queen Anna’s crown bearer is Mac Reyes. Her train bearers are Daleyza Mojica, Maci Reyes and Evelyn Corrales..

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May Fest Queen Anna and Princesses Jayden and Sierra crowned Saturday

This year’s May Festival Coronation saw the crowning of Queen Anna Hernandez and Princesses Sierra Buckmiller and Jayden…