UPDATE: August 20, 2025 at 11:05 p.m.

The Moses Lake School District responded to the report aired by Nonstop Local on Tuesday, August 19, clarifying that it is not entering the new school year with a budget shortfall. Officials stated there are no significant new cuts to materials, supplies or travel in the 2025-26 budget.

Travel reductions are part of a commitment made last year following the financial challenges of 2024. The district emphasized that materials and supplies are being realigned to the correct categories for a more accurate and transparent budget.

The new school levy, which voters adopted earlier this year, is set to go into effect in May. This levy is expected to support the district's financial planning and budgeting efforts.

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