Kamakin High School senior named US Presidential Scholar
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- A Kamiakin High School senior is part of the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Courtjoseph Melang Saunders, a Richland resident, is one of 161 high school seniors nationwide, and…
California's main universities not likely to return to campus this fall
(CNN) -- Most of the more than 770,000 students at California's two main university systems aren't likely to return to campus this fall. The California State University system, which claims to be the nation's biggest four-year university system, plans to…
Pasco teacher dies after suffering burns while working on car
PASCO, Wash. -- A Pasco teacher died at a Seattle hospital after suffering severe burns while working on a car Monday evening. Jeffrey Hanan, 65, was working at a garage at 4312 Road 111 when much of his body became…
Teachers surprise Pasco High seniors picking up caps and gowns
PASCO, Wash. -- For seniors, the final days of their high school career are looking different than any of them could have imagined. On Friday, teachers in Pasco tried to make sure that they…
Columbia Basin College and STCU partner to raise emergency funds for students during COVID-19
PASCO, Wash. -- Columbia Basin College has launched a campaign to raise funds for students who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. CBC has partnered with STCU to create the CBC Cares Emergency Fund. STCU will match all donations…
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Tri-Cities: Celebrate your 2020 graduate with a custom yard sign
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Tri-Cities print shop is staying open and staying committed to the community through the coronavirus pandemic. With schools closed for the year, they have a new project to focus on. “We have a son who’s a…
Franklin PUD gives public access to free Wi-Fi hot spots throughout county
PASCO, Wash. -- Franklin PUD Broadband is offering free Wi-Fi hotspots so teachers and students can have access to high speed internet. The hotspots are now up and running. “The goal is to reach kids and families who may not…
Worker at construction site for new Richland school tests positive for COVID-19, causing delays
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Richland School District said Thursday that construction of a new elementary school has ceased after a worker at the construction site tested positive for COVID-19. The school district said the opening of new Tapteal Elementary will…
Pasco schools to start feeding kids every day of the week
PASCO, Wash. -- The Pasco School District is expanding its student food service program to provide children with food to eat every day of the week. Starting Friday, when students pick up ‘Grab & Go’ meals from the district, they…
WSU Tri-Cities to host webinar for displaced workers and job seekers
RICHLAND, WASH--- Washington State University Tri-Cities Career Services will host a webinar that will discuss updates and resources for workers and those looking for jobs amid the COVID-19 epidemic at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, via Zoom. The webinar will specifically cover…
Tri-City high schools turning on stadium lights Friday to honor class of 2020
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- High school stadiums in the Tri-Cities will be lit up Friday evening to honor the class of 2020. Local school districts are doing this as part of Washington's #BeTheLightWA movement to recognize seniors who are missing out…
Richland-based language program struggles financially during COVID-19 outbreak
RICHLAND, Wash. -- After overcoming a financial hit just months ago, a Richland language-learning program for K-12 students is once again struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. “We lost about half of our students,” said Elizabeth Porter, director…
Richland paraeducator dresses up as T-Rex as kids pick up school lunch
RICHLAND, Wash. – Kids across the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas have been picking up their lunches from school for a few…
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Weight Loss/Life Coach; How to keep the right mindset during this difficult time
Weight Loss & Life Coach, Charles D'Angelo, has helped thousands of people from all over the world transform their bodies by changing their mindset. During this difficult time, dealing with COVID-19, it's important to stay healthy, both mentally and physically.…
Kamiakin High School senior athlete reacts to school closure
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Gov. Inslee has closed all schools in Washington state for the rest of the year due to COVID-19 -- a new…
Washington schools staying closed for rest of school year
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Monday that due to the coronavirus outbreak schools will remain physically closed for…
