CoComelon Live! JJ's Journey is coming to the Tri-Cities this October
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Millions of children across the world are enthralled by CoComelon, a children's media company with the largest YouTube presence of any entertainment…
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Richland's Fran Rish Stadium nearing completion of $10 million renovation
RICHLAND, Wash. -- A stadium, deeply rooted in the Richland Community, is getting a major facelift. "It's been a long time coming," Ty Beaver, RSD's…
Yakima pediatrician named 'Local Hero' for his vast impact on children's health
YAKIMA, Wash. — One of five doctors across the nation to be named a 'Local Hero,' Dr. Peter Asante is being recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for making a difference in the health of Yakima's youth through…
Washington high school students could soon earn credit for paid work experience
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington students could soon earn credits toward their high school diploma through paid work experience. Nearly 30 percent of students across the state are employed in high school. On Thursday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a plan that would allow students ages 16 and up to earn elective credits through paid work verified by their school. “Through…
KPD conducts active shooter training at Kamiakin High School
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Two weeks after the cities came together for a regional explosive breaching demonstration by the Tri-City Regional SWAT Team, the Kennewick Police Department…
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Toppenish High School teacher wanted for allegedly having sex with student
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Yakima County law…
Is organic better? Yakima Valley College student researchers want to know
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley College students have spent their summer trying to figure out whether organic produce is really the best choice for the…
Prosser group drafts recall against four school board members
PROSSER, Wash. -- It's a long list of claims against four of the five Prosser School Board Members. The group, Recall 2 Restart saying the…
Federal funding allows WSU College of Medicine to increase number of Native students
Leila HarrisonStudents Alexandra Packham and Mary Brewer pose with Leila Harrison at a Blanketing Ceremony to celebrate completion of the Wy’east program. PULLMAN, Wash. — New federal funding is allowing Washington State University to expand resources to support Native learners aspiring to be physicians. The Wy’east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway program is a 10-month learning experience aimed at helping American Indian and…
Heritage University co-founder honored for her contributions to Yakima region
YAKIMA, Wash. — For her extensive contributions to improving the Yakima region's educational opportunities through Heritage University, Sister Kathleen Ross has been named the 2022 Ted…
Connell language educator named SE Washington's Teacher of the Year
PASCO, Wash. — Beloved in the Connell school community, Julie Nuntananusit has empowered Franklin County students to expand their vocabulary through English, Spanish and English as…
Richland Public Library seeks food vendor to occupy lobby café
RICHLAND, Wash. — Do you have a mobile food business that's looking to set up in a more permanent, public space? The Richland Public Library seeks a vendor to occupy a café space in the lobby of its facility starting…
Washington law aims to decrease language barriers in school systems
Cedar Attanasio – staff, APLilianna Naizer-Baldwin,10, foreground center, raises her hand during her Spanish class at the New Mexico International School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, May 27, 2022. Mary Baldwin a psychology intern at UNM Hospital Health science Center immigrated to the U.S. form Honduras when she was 10. Now her daughter Lilianna is the same age, and thanks…
Junior Ranger Park Explorer program returns to Richland!
RICHLAND, Wash. — The Junior Ranger Park Explorer program is back for another summer in the Tri-Cities. The events are free, with no registration needed. The program…
WA school chief: students won’t be impacted by supreme court prayer decision
OSPIOLYMPIA, Wash. — The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that public school employees can engage in individual prayer during school activities in the state of Washington. This is as long as it’s not part of the employee’s responsibilities and there’s no explicit or implied expectation that others in the school, including students, join the prayer. This comes from the…
Kadlec’s ‘Experience Healthcare’ inspires Tri-Cities students interested in the medical field
RICHLAND, Wash. — June 20-24, 2022, is the week of Kadlec’s ‘Experience Healthcare' summer program. This is a very busy week for a couple…
