MLSD to cut about 100 teachers; further cuts coming

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District will start the next school year with about 100 fewer teachers, according to an MLSD press release. Non-renewal notices are expected to be issued to about 100 provisional teachers, according to the release. A provisional teacher is one who is either in their first three years of teaching in Washington or who has received a low evaluation and meets certain other criteria, according to RCW 28A.405.210.

Jose 'Joe' Betes

Dec. 21, 1943 — May 7, 2024

Jose (Joe) Antonio Betes, 80, of Moses Lake, WA passed away on May 7,2024. Joe was born on December 21, 1943, to Edwardo and Auncia Betes in Undues Pintano, Spain. He was one of 9 children, Alfredo, Filo, Angel, Sebastian, Juaquin, Jesus, Maria and Miguel.

Coeur d'Alene's century man

Hundreds surround Ray Johnson as he celebrates his 100th birthday

Ray Johnson celebrates 100th birthday

Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out

The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve officials have said in recent comments, suggesting there may be few, if any, rate cuts this year.

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around the edge of its record

U.S. stocks are drifting around the edge of their record heights. The S&P 500 was edging up by 0.1% Monday and pulling within 0.5% of its record set at the end of March.

Ciccarelli's opens in Coeur d'Alene

Ciccarelli's, a family-owned and operated restaurant (mainly pizza), has opened at 2045 Tea Olive Lane (Suite 104). It's in the complex northwest of where Ramsey Road meets Hanley.

North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement

School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.

Letters to the editor May 12

Letters to the editor May 12

MLSD board approves layoffs after levy failure, accounting issues

Notices will be provided to employees in the coming weeks, program cuts expected as well.

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors voted in a special meeting Saturday to move forward with a resolution to authorize needed budget cuts after the district’s maintenance and operations levy failed on the ballot for the second time this year. More than 100 staff, including teachers and staff, are expected to lose their jobs after the levy failure.

North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement

School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.

Arlene Ruth Grose, 88

Arlene Grose died May 7, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born September 6, 1935, to Perce and Hertha Congdon in Chicago, Illinois.

Columbia Falls rallies late to beat Polson

Friday’s final game at the Sapa-Johnsrud Invitational was well worth the wait.

Legals for May, 11 2024

Mavs win Big 9 baseball title, punch ticket to state with win over Eastmont

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks are once again moving on to the 4A State Baseball Tournament, having defeated Eastmont 8-2 in Friday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 district championship game in Moses Lake.

4A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Sandpoint boys, girls champions once again

Overall, Sandpoint posted 24 top two finishes and a total of 20 Bulldogs will be headed to the 4A State Championships set to be held May 17-18 at Mountain View High.

Mavs boys win Big 9 track title, girls finish second in league

MOSES LAKE – The 2024 regular season was a successful one for the Moses Lake boys track and field team, as the Mavericks clinched their first Columbia Basin Big 9 team title with last week’s win over Eisenhower.

PREP ROUNDUP: One last jump for Munyer .... Lakeland junior eyes another 4A triple jump title before moving on to Weber State next winter

In 5A, the Post Falls boys and Coeur d'Alene girls lead the team scoring through nine events. Lakeland's boys and Sandpoint's girls lead in the 4A meet. Both the 5A and 4A meets conclude today at Sweeney Track in Lewiston starting at 2 p.m.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for May, 10 2024

Legals for May, 10 2024