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Mead School Board asks Ferguson to join student tax credit plan
MEAD, Wash. — The Mead School District Board of Directors said it passed a resolution and sent a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson asking him to opt Washington into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program by Jan. 1, 2027. The board said it took that step after the Secretary of Education visited Spokane and urged the governor to join the program. Mead leaders said the move could bring more help to public school students as district budgets stay tight. Board Chair BrieAnne Gray said the board wanted the governor to take the same practical approach he used after the Spokane Complex fires. “With school budgets under pressure, we are looking at every available tool that can put more resources in front of our students without taking anything away from our existing funding,” Gray said. “This program is paid for entirely by private donations. It does not reduce state or local education dollars. Opting in by Jan. 1, 2027, lets Mead families and our public-school students benefit. If we wait, Washington taxpayers can still claim the credit, but the money will support students in other states.” The board said its position did not match Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s Oct. 9 letter, which
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Spokane Public Schools gives update on September data breach
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Public Schools provided an update Monday on its investigation into September’s “Data Privacy Event” that reportedly had an unauthorized party access and copy files that “may involve information related to SPS staff and students.”. On Sept. 20, SPS found suspicious activity in...
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Ridgeline vs Gonzaga Prep | High School Football Highlights 10/23/26
SPOKANE, Wash. — Ridgeline used a big offensive performance to pull away from Gonzaga Prep for a 35-17 win in high school football. The Falcons led 14-3 to start the second quarter before Jaxin Fieser extended the advantage with a wildcat touchdown run, using a stiff-arm to get around the edge and find the end zone.
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Clarkston vs Deer Park | High School Football Highlights 10/23/26
DEER PARK, Wash. — Clarkston rallied after an early deficit to defeat Deer Park 30-14 in high school football. The Stags had an opportunity to strike first but were stopped on fourth-and-1 at the 5-yard line when Kannon Kiele made a tackle for loss, forcing a turnover on downs.
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Mead vs Lewis & Clark | High School Football Highlights 10/23/26
The Mead Panthers wrapped up the 4A Greater Spokane League title in emphatic fashion Friday night, relying on an unstoppable offensive performance to overpower the Lewis & Clark Tigers 59-31 at downtown ONE Spokane Stadium. The Panthers set a blistering pace from the opening whistle. On the game's opening kickoff,...
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Central Valley vs Mt. Spokane | High School Football Highlights 10/23/26
The Mt. Spokane Wildcats celebrated Senior Night with a potent offensive display Friday, outlasting the visiting Central Valley Bears for a 49-35 victory. The Wildcats wasted no time establishing control. Mt. Spokane took the game's opening possession and marched methodically down the field, capping the drive with a rushing touchdown from Zayden Troutt to jump out to an early lead.
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Wilbur-Creston-Keller vs Wellpinit | High School Football Highlights 10/23/26
WELLPINIT, Wash. — In a high-stakes battle for the top spot in the Northeast 1B South, Wilbur-Creston-Keller established its dominance on the road, rolling past Wellpinit 62-22 on Friday night. Late in the first half, the Wildcats set a physical tone on defense. T.J. Stoothoff delivered a massive hit...
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Linda McMahon PRESSES Bob Ferguson Over Washington School Tax Credits
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Education Secretary to tour schools in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will be in Spokane this week as part of her 50-state tour. The former professional wrestling executive previously served in the first Trump administration as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She now serves as the...