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REPORT: 98% of Kennewick school staff are vaccinated or exempt
KENNEWICK, Wash. — As we move beyond the October 18 deadline for state employees and school staff to show proof of vaccination or face termination, the Kennewick School District reports that the majority of its organization is accounted for. To…
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Kennewick schools seek approval from Native American tribes to avoid re-branding
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Unless they receive formal approval from neighboring Native American tribes, two schools in Kennewick will be forced to change their beloved mascots following a law that was signed into effect in April 2021. In April 2021, Governor…
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Hanford High creatives gain national attention with films, podcasts
RICHLAND, Wash. — Digital media is now the dominant platform for creators around the world, and that won't slow down any time soon. That's why Hanford High School has presented an opportunity for students to master these platforms through…
Texas Roadhouse announces employee tuition refund + hosts Kennewick hiring event
KENNEWICK, Wash. — What's better than a hot Texas Roadhouse roll smothered in the signature cinnamon butter? Getting part of your college tuition paid for while you serve them up! As the United States job market stabilizes from a tumultuous…
Reading for the Future: Books and Beans
RICHLAND, Wash. -- If you love coffee, you now have an opportunity to enjoy a cup of joe and help give back to your community. Reading for the Future…
McDonald's is offering free 'Thank You' meals to teachers across the country
Teachers are going to get a little extra lovin' this week with free breakfast "Thank You" meals from McDonald's as a token of appreciation. Any educator, including teachers, administrators, and school staff can go to McDonald's from October 11 to…
Quincy High School student arrested for bringing gun on school grounds
Police LightsPolice LightsQUINCY, Wash. — An 18-year-old Quincy High School student was arrested Thursday for bringing a gun on school grounds. The Quincy Police Department did not identify the student but said no threats were made toward the school. A school resource officer was told about the gun around 1:15 p.m. and contacted school officials who were already conducting an…
Reading for the Future: Mental Health Awareness
RICHLAND, Wash. -- In honor of promoting education for Mental Illness Awareness Week, Reading for the Future, in partnership with the Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia (CRFMC), is…
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Kiona-Benton City homecoming dance & football game postponed due to COVID-19 cases
BENTON CITY, Wash. — Students preparing for the big dance were disappointed Friday evening when the Kiona-Benton City (Ki-Be) School District formally announced that its Homecoming Dance would be pushed back by two weeks due to COVID-19 positivity and protocols.…
Reading for the Future: Helping children understand current events
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Children hear about the news through TV, friends, and many times overhearing adult conversations. To children current events can seem frightening and overwhelming. So how do you explain a very complicated situation to young children who may…
Pasco schools bolster safety protocols as students celebrate bus drivers
PASCO, Wash. — In the wake of the tragic murder of a longtime Pasco bus driver, school officials are updating their safety protocols while students across the city showed their support for these essential community members. On Monday, September…
Pasco police detail deadly attack on school bus driver; no motive known
PASCO, Wash. — The Pasco Police Department announced Monday that Joshua D. Davis, 34, of Richland, is the suspect involved in the deadly stabbing…
29% of Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases are in schoolchildren, health officer says
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Tri-Cities community is seeing a shift in who's testing positive for COVID-19: more children and teenagers are being found to have it while case rates among young adults are falling, the local health officer said Thursday.…
Teacher shortage shuts down Idaho school district
FILER, Idaho (AP) — A south-central Idaho school district with about 1,600 students is temporarily closing its schools due to not having enough teachers or substitute teachers. The Filer School District on Wednesday announced on its website schools will close Friday and reopen on Oct. 4. The announcement includes a note saying that anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher…
Kamiakin HS requires proof of vaccination/negative test for Homecoming Dance
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Kamiakin High School will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a negative PCR test, or an on-site rapid test to attend its Homecoming Dance on Saturday. The rule was publically announced on Wednesday afternoon by a social media…
