Thursday, July 23, 2026
62.0°F

MLSD reaches agreement with Principals Association

NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 4 weeks AGO
by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | November 26, 2025 2:48 PM

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District and the Moses Lake Principals Association announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. The Moses Lake School Board will have to formally approve the contract. 

“We appreciate the dedication and professionalism of our building administrators and the collaborative approach taken throughout this process,” Superintendent Carol Lewis said in a statement. 

This is one of two contracts the district was negotiating, according to MLSD Director of Public Relations Ryan Shannon. Now, the district is only in negotiations with the Moses Lake Educators Association.  

The board is expected to review and consider approval of the agreement at the Dec. 4 regular school board meeting. 

“This agreement is financially responsible and within the board-approved budget. It reflects our joint commitment to serving students, supporting staff, and ensuring our schools remain strong, stable and focused on learning,” Lewis said.  


ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON

Grant County Sheriff candidates discuss transparency, trust
July 23, 2026 3:40 a.m.

Grant County Sheriff candidates discuss transparency, trust

EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to submit their primary ballots, three candidates are vying for the position as Grant County Sheriff including incumbent Joey Kriete and challengers Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg are competing in the upcoming primary election. To help readers compare the candidates' priorities, qualifications and plans for the office, each was asked the same question and given an equal opportunity to respond.

Grant County Commissioner candidates deliberate fiscal responsibility, budgeting
July 23, 2026 3:05 a.m.

Grant County Commissioner candidates deliberate fiscal responsibility, budgeting

EPHRATA — Four Republicans are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, Kelly Raap, Seth Weeks and Janice Flynn. To give voters a clear comparison of the candidates' positions and priorities, each was asked the same set of questions and provided the same deadline to respond. Durfee, Raap and Flynn submitted responses by the deadline; Weeks did not respond.

Sheriff candidates discuss staffing, retention
July 22, 2026 3 a.m.

Sheriff candidates discuss staffing, retention

EPHRATA — As Grant County voters prepare to select their next sheriff, incumbent Joey Kriete and challengers Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg are competing in the upcoming primary election. To help readers compare the candidates' priorities, qualifications and plans for the office, each was asked the same question and given an equal opportunity to respond. This installment focuses on one of the most pressing challenges facing law enforcement agencies: recruiting, retaining and supporting qualified staff within the Grant County Sheriff's Office.