KENNEWICK, Wash. — During a meeting of the Kennewick School Board on Wednesday evening, a vote was passed unanimously in favor of planning for a full-time, in-person learning model to be implemented "no earlier than mid-April." The concept was brought…
RICHLAND, Wash. — With vaccination efforts in full swing and stabilizing COVID-19 metrics in Benton and Franklin counties, the Richland School Board decided upon a tentative return to full-time, in-person learning for all students in April. This decision is contingent…
HERMISTON, Oreg. — Following new guidance set in place by Oregon state leaders, the Hermiston School District (HSD) is bringing all students back for in-person learning on April 13. This decision comes on the heels of an update to Oregon's…
PASCO, Wash. — It's official: The Pasco School Board passed a 4-1 vote to bring elementary and middle school students back for full-time, in-person learning beginning in April. This motion is contingent on changes to state rules to align with…
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga University is planning five in-person commencement ceremonies this year. The Spokesman-Review reports the outdoor ceremonies are scheduled for May 8-9 at Union Stadium, the Mead School District’s new 4,500-seat venue just north of Spokane. Gonzaga President Thayne…
Some teachers are grappling with how to protect students and themselves against the coronavirus in light of new guidelines for returning to in-person classes issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Friday's announcement relaxes recommendations for social…
PASCO, Wash. — According to the Pasco School District, four schools in the area were on lockout due to police activity in the area. Those schools are as follows: Pasco High School, Emerson Elementary School, Captain Gray STEM Elementary School…
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- Mid-Columbia Libraries announced that they are offering limited in-person access to browse books and use computers at their 12 locations. The libraries are open for "Curbside Plus," which includes looking for books and using computers, as well…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation that will require districts to bring more students back into classrooms. The proclamation requires Washington school districts to offer the opportunity to engage in both remote/online learning and on-campus/in-person…
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation requiring all Washington public K-12 schools to provide both remote and in-person learning next month. Under the proclamation, schools will be expected to provide an in-person learning option that equates to at least 30% of instructional…
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YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley College is one of many Washington state institutions to receive federal aid through the state's Emergency Relief Grant program signed into effect in February. According to a release issued by the school, Yakima Valley College…
PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State University Board of Regents has voted to stop requiring and using SAT and ACT test scores in its admissions process. The school said it will rely on other metrics that better reflect a potential student's ability to succeed. In…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — All public schools in Washington will be required to offer students an in-person learning option starting next month — with school districts having to meet an average of at least 30% weekly in-class instruction by April…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — During a press conference on Friday morning, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that he'll issue an executive order early next week to get children back into schools for in-person learning. As part of the order, the Governor…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee will hold a news conference with state Superintendent Chris Reykdal on Friday to give an update on reopening schools. Swedish Director of Pediatrics Dr. Nwando Anyaoku and Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital Chair of Pediatrics…
OREGON - Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on Friday which will require all public schools statewide to offer some type of in-person learning option by mid-April. According to the governor's press officer, Executive Order 21-06 will require Oregon…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Pharmacy chain Rite Aid is now offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments for educators and school staff at locations throughout the United States. According to a press release issued on Thursday morning, Rite Aid is following the directive to…
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The latest Coronavirus Relief Bill provides $635 million dollars for childcare centers throughout Washington. It also gives families who make under…
PASCO, Wash — Governor Jay Inslee visited a Pasco elementary school Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the strategies that local faculty and staff have implemented to ensure…
Gov. Inslee visits Pasco school (raw video) TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is in town visiting the Tri-Cities for the first time in 2021. Mostly relegated…
