Congressman Dan Newhouse speaks with Sunnyside students
Congressman Dan Newhouse paid a visit to Harrison Middle School in Sunnyside on Tuesday morning. Newhouse attended Harrison Middle School as a child and wanted to speak with students…
Education
Tri-Cities private school bans students from using cell phones on campus
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Two weeks ago, Liberty Christian School introduced a "No Cell Phone Policy" for the entire campus from students’ arrival to dismissal. “Before winter break, the halls used to be so quiet. Now, the halls are filled with…
School delays, closures for January 14, 2020
Columbia Gorge Schools (1) • Goldendale Sch. Dist. - 2 Hours Late Posted: Tue. 14th, 05:18 AM Tri-Cities-area School Districts (15) • Columbia Sch. Dist. - 2 Hours Late. There is a 2 Hr delay today, January 14,2020. Buses are…
Washington lawmaker wants to regulate drinks in kids’ meals
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would regulate drinks that come in restaurant kids’ meals made it past a first reading in the opening day of the Washington legislature. House Bill 2383 was proposed by Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier, a…
Columbia Basin College unveils new dental hygiene clinic
An almost 20-year-old program at Columbia Basin College can finally boast a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. On Friday, CBC representatives, students and members of the community gathered for the ribbon…
105 students in Kennewick School District out of compliance for MMR vaccine
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Kids are now back in school in the Tri-Cities and some students are still not in compliance with the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccination requirements. A Washington state law passed last year removes personal and philosophical…
Richland students' lunch debts are all officially paid off
RICHLAND, Wash. - Lunch debts for all Richland students have officially been paid off! The Richland School District announced Monday that negative balances on student meal accounts in its elementary schools were paid off last week through donations to the…
'Smells like natives': Volunteer Wapato basketball coach resigns over controversial comments, posts apology video
WAPATO, Wash. — A volunteer basketball coach at Wapato High School has stepped down following controversy over a video he posted saying that the city, “smells like natives lightin’ one up.” “I should’ve never posted the video, but more importantly,…
La Grande School District closed Monday due to icy road conditions
Schools CLOSED Monday, January 6th The La Grande School District is CLOSED on Monday 1/6/20 due to inclement weather and icy road conditions.
WSU Tri-Cities alumna makes first donation to school's inclusion center
This holiday season, a WSU Tri-Cities alumna is gifting her family members with a gift that gives back.Akanna Poor, who will officially graduate in May, is donating $500 to the school's new MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion in honor of…
Richland nonprofit overcomes financial loss to continue giving students the gift of language
A few weeks ago, Richland resident Elizabeth Porter didn't know if the nonprofit she had founded would be able to stay afloat. Bon Voyage World Languages Academy was started out of Porter's home in 2013, and it…
Numerica Credit Union pays off $25,000 in student lunch debt for Washington, Idaho schools
Numerica Credit Union is giving $25,000 to Title 1 elementary schools in Spokane, Wenatchee, Tri-Cities and Coeur d'Alene school districts to help cover student lunch debt. On Friday, Numerica representatives were in Tri-Cities to present the Pasco School District with…
Local school delays, closures for December 20
Yakima-area School Districts -- East Valley Sch. Dist. - AM/PM Buses on snow routes Posted: Fri. 20th , 04:50 AM -- EPIC / Head Start - All Yakima Head Start sites are in a 2 hour delay Castlevale , Jefferson,…
Local school delays, closures for December 19
Columbia Gorge Schools • Goldendale Sch. Dist. - 2 Hours Late Posted: Thu. 19th, 05:11 AM
WSU researchers studying fruit flies to see how sleep affects our health
Researchers at Washington State University are using fruit flies to help them figure out why sleep is so important to our health.
Project Fill the Bus collects 11,755 lbs. of food for local families
A project started by two Pasco School District bus drivers has collected thousands of pounds of food for local families in need for the seventh year in a row.
Student makes shooting threat towards Highlands Middle School
The Kennewick Police Department is investigating a school shooting threat made towards Highlands Middle School, the school reported on Wednesday morning.
Kennewick School District's food pantry helps students at home and in the classroom
For the Kennewick School District food pantry, the third Monday of every month is delivery day. "Most families know to come the day of the delivery," said Yesenia Chavez, students in transition/foster care coordinator for KSD. "It…
Delta High School now accepting applications for class of 2024
Pasco's one-of-a-kind, STEM-focused high school is now accepting applications for next year.Current eighth grade students living in the Kennewick, Pasco or Richland School Districts are eligible to apply. Prospective students must be ready to enroll in high school algebra or…
School delays/closures for Friday, November 13
• West Valley Sch. Dist. - On time, busses on alternative routes/stops a.m. only. Posted: Fri. 13th, 05:25 AM
Bullied Kennewick student wrongfully punished for alleged shooting threat, principal says
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A 13-year-old student at Desert Hills Middle School was wrongfully punished over an alleged school shooting threat based on rumors spread by bullies, the school's principal said Wednesday.
Student efforts lead Gov. Inslee to declare Family and Consumer Science Day in state
Students in Washington state wanted the importance of their major acknowledged and Gov. Inslee helped make that happen.
Washington's Cosmic Crisp apples selling fast in first week on the market
Washington's own Cosmic Crisp apple has been on the market for a few days and stores are already having trouble keeping them in stock.
WA offers more tax-free saving options for college students
Students in Washington state have more ways to save for college thanks to Washington College Savings Plans.
