WENATCHEE — In an effort to inform the community where it stands on controversial topics, the Wenatchee School District recently posted on its website about two of the more controversial topics out there, sexual health education and Critical Race Theory.

WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee teacher and Methow Valley school nurse were honored this month by the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) for their outstanding work with students.

Katherine Thomas is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 4. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Joel Martin, Jennifer Brandt and incumbent Michele Sandberg. 

Matt Van Bogart is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 2. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Tina Irvine and incumbent Maria Iniguez.  

Miranda Skalisky is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 6.  Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Arlette Lopez Rodriguez and incumbent Julie Norton. 

Joy Dawe is a candidate for Eastmont School Board Director No. 4 at large. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are John "Stew" Steward, Dave Piepel and Charyl Baziak, although Piepel and Baziak have verbally resigned from the race.  

John "Stew" Steward is a candidate for Eastmont School Board Director No. 4 at large. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Joy Dawe, Dave Piepel and Charyl Baziak, although Piepel and Baziak have verbally resigned from the race.  

Cindy Puckett is a candidate for Cascade School Board Director District No. 1. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Misha Whitfield and Mike Worden.  

Mike Worden is a candidate for Cascade School Board Director District No. 1. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Misha Whitfield and incumbent Cindy Puckett.   

Trey Ising is candidate for Cascade School Board Director District No. 5. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary election are Marty Young and Alicia Warman, although Warman has verbally withdrawn from the race. 

Stephanie Fuller is a candidate for Lake Chelan School Board Director District No. 1. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Cole Soreano and Brooke Isaak, although Isaak has verbally withdrawn from the race. 

Misha Whitfield is a candidate for Cascade School Board Director District No. 1. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Mike Worden and incumbent Cindy Puckett.   

Marty Young is a candidate for Cascade School Board Director District No. 5. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are incumbent Trey Ising and Alicia Warman, although Warman has verbally withdrawn from the race.  

Maria Iniguez is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 2. Her  opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Tina Irvine and Matt Van Bogart.  

Michele Sandberg is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 4. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Joel Martin and Jennifer Brandt. 

Annette Eggers is a candidate for Eastmont School Board Director No. 3. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Jason Heinz and Rama Mohr, although Mohr has verbally resigned from the race.  

Arlette Lopez-Rodriguez is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 5. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are incumbent Julie Norton and Miranda Skalisky. 

Julie Norton is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 5. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Arlette Lopez Rodriguez and Miranda Skalisky. 

EAST WENATCHEE — Three Eastmont School Board candidates, including one incumbent, have verbally withdrawn from competing for two director positions up for election this year.

Jason Heinz is a candidate for Eastmont School Board Director No. 3. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are incumbent Annette Eggers and Rama Mohr, although Mohr has verbally resigned from the race.  

Cole Soreano is a candidate for Lake Chelan School Board Director District No. 1. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Stephanie Fuller and Brooke Isaak, although Isaak has verbally withdrawn from the race. 

Joel Martin is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 4. His opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Jennifer Brandt and incumbent Michele Sandberg. 

Tina Irvine is a candidate for Wenatchee School Board Position No. 2. Her opponents in the Aug. 3 primary are Matt Van Bogart and incumbent Maria Iniguez. 

SPOKANE — Preschool kids have a natural classroom in the outdoors to learn, from finding insects to creating art with pine cones. Now, more outside adventures can begin.

MANSON — A Manson School Board member refused to participate in a board workshop in June because she believed, apparently incorrectly, that the session was about racism, microaggression and critical race theory.

A couple of forward-thinking school districts in our region are partnering with Communities in Schools of North Central Washington to develop innovative ways to help students who are struggling.

Seahawks fans who have been eagerly hoping they might someday get to see Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf and the rest of the current generation of players wear throwback uniforms once worn by the likes of Dave Krieg and Steve Largent should soon get their wish.

When the Mariners return home from the upcoming six-game road trip, which features a three-game series on Chicago’s South Side vs. the White Sox followed by a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays in their south-side ballpark located in Buffalo, they will have played 82 games in th…

Dave Hakstol spent the night before being named the first Kraken coach gathered with his new team’s general manager and CEO watching an NHL semifinal playoff game on television.

When the fledgling hockey team in Seattle settled on "Kraken" as its name in July 2020, I wasn't a big fan. Frankly, I thought it was hokey. But I praised team officials for having the courage of their convictions and not taking the safe route. When you're building an organization from scrat…