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Ny Schools Told To Keep Masks After Judge Overturns Mandate

POLL: What is the ideal age for a child to start school?

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January 26, 2022 3:06 AM

A handful of Southridge High School students speak out against KSD mask requirements

Dylan Carter,

January 25, 2022 3:48 PM

KENNEWICK, Wash. — A segment of students and parents in the Kennewick School District are making their opinion heard: They do not want to wear masks in classrooms anymore.…

University of Washington agrees to improve parking access

University of Washington to return to in-person learning

Rayos Syndication User,

January 25, 2022 10:17 AM

The University of Washington will return to in-person learning on Jan. 31 after starting winter quarter online because of a omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases. KIRO-TV reports a letter from President Ana Mari Cauce Monday said COVID-19 cases locally are declining, allowing the school to proceed with returning to in-person classes. The school announced in December that most classes would be held online for the first week of winter quarter in January. Remote instruction was extended as COVID-19 cases continued to rise. The university in Seattle requires requires masks indoors for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, and also requires all students and personnel to be vaccinated.

RECALL: FRIGG Silicone Pacifier posing a choking hazard

Amanda Mason,

January 21, 2022 7:52 AM

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Mushie & Co recalls more than 330,000 FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers due to a possible choking hazard. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, "the base of the silicone nipple has a fine slit that can cause…

Teen burglar arrested one day after visiting Southridge High campus, locking down neighboring schools

Dylan Carter,

January 20, 2022 12:44 PM

UPDATE on 1/21/22: Kennewick Police confirmed that a 17-year-old suspect accused of entering the Southridge High School campus without permission on Thursday was arrested the following day. While their identity is being withheld, KPD officers confirm that he was booked…

"Washington School Choice Week" offers new resources for parents

Amanda Mason,

January 20, 2022 9:58 AM

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Washington Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed January 23-29, 2022, as Washington School Choice Week. "The goal of the week's celebrations is to raise awareness about educational opportunities, bringing parents from every background and income level clear information about…

Meet Sable, the K9 who protects the Tri-Cities and needs community support

Amanda Mason,

January 19, 2022 10:07 AM

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- For many sheriff and police departments, K9 ballistic vests starting at $2,600 are not always in the budget. With recent…

Pasco School District Looking To Ease Emergency Substitute Certification Process

Pasco School District looking to hire emergency substitute teachers

Madeleine Hagen,

January 18, 2022 7:01 PM

PASCO, Wash. - As more of the regions' teachers are out with COVID-19, have been exposed to the virus or must stay home with a…

Staff shortages send some Yakima County schools to remote learning

Emily Goodell,

January 18, 2022 6:44 PM

YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Increasing staff shortages due to employees testing positive for COVID-19 or needing to quarantine because of a close contact have sent four…

Tri-Cities & Yakima students nominated for U.S. Military Academies

Dylan Carter,

January 18, 2022 2:17 PM

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Eight students from the Tri-Cities and Yakima have been nominated to attend U.S. Military Academies by a prominent Central Washington Congressmen. According to the office of Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), eight students from across the Tri-Cities: Kennewick,…

Washington To Require All K 12 Students, School Employees To Wear Masks This Fall

Washington students’ test scores drop significantly

Rayos Syndication User,

January 18, 2022 1:00 PM

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington students took their first state exams since the pandemic began last fall and their scored dropped. The Seattle Times reports that between 2019 and 2021, the overall percentage of students who met state standards on the math portion of the exam fell by 20 percentage points. Just 30% of children — public school students enrolled in…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Free Online Events

Amanda Mason,

January 14, 2022 9:53 AM

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Looking for a safe, fun and educational way to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Here is a list of free virtual events in Washington for January 17th and 18th: WASHINGTON STATE…

Yakima School District Remote Learning Due To Covid 19

UPDATE: All but eight Yakima schools will return from remote learning on Jan. 25

Emily Goodell,

January 13, 2022 6:16 PM

UPDATE on Jan. 21, 2022: Ahead of a return to in-person learning, the Yakima School District confirmed that all but eight of the district's 25 schools will…

Children’s Behavior At Home Worse During Remote Learning

POLL: Do you think there should be a vaccine mandate for schools?

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January 12, 2022 4:48 AM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through celebrating service, diversity and inclusion

Amanda Mason,

January 11, 2022 9:37 AM

PASCO, Wash. -- In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council (TCD&IC) is partnering with the Hapo…

Yakima Valley College introduces Agricultural Sciences bachelor's program

Dylan Carter,

January 10, 2022 2:33 PM

YAKIMA, Wash. — With the region's vast agricultural ties and rich farming land in mind, Yakima Valley College has introduced a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Agricultural Sciences. Starting in the Fall of 2022, students will have an opportunity…

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