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‘This act diminished all of us’; Central Washington University condemns hate act aimed at LGBTQ+ community
Central Washington University issued a statement condemning an “appalling act of hate” aimed at the school’s LGBTQ+ community.
Gonzaga University now requiring students to get vaccinated by fall semester
Gonzaga University will now require students to be vaccinated by the fall semester.
Connell High School postseason ban reversed, WIAA imposes updated sanctions
CONNELL, Wash. — After imposing a postseason ban in the wake of a racist incident at Connell High School, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has decided to…
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Pasco hosts World’s Largest Student Rocketry Competition on Sunday
PASCO, Wash. — This weekend, the nation's largest national student rocketry competition is taking off from Pasco with students from throughout the Pacific Northwest visiting to partake. The National Finals of the 2021 American Rocketry Challenge will take place from 9:00…
Richland organizer of school board candidate meet and greet explains invite list
RICHLAND, Wash. - On Monday night at John Dam Plaza in Richland, parents, kids and school board candidates gathered for a meet and greet. Organizer Shelly Burt…
Richland graduations won't separate vaccinated, non-vaccinated families
RICHLAND, Wash. — Following updated guidance from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) and Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD), the Richland School District won't require vaccination and non-vaccinated spectators into separate groups. This way, families and friends can celebrate their loved…
Walla Walla High School celebrates commencement with fireworks
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — If you see the sky ignite with fireworks over Walla Walla this Friday, just know that it'll be out of celebration for a graduating class that overcame an incredible set of circumstances over the last year.…
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
With her three teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, Aja Purnell-Mitchell left it up to them to decide whether to go back to school during summer break.
Richland parents raise concern over hot school buses
RICHLAND, Wash. - As temperatures rise in the Tri-Cities, some local parents are becoming increasingly concerned about their kids who ride school buses and must wear masks.…
EWU reverses decision, now requires students and staff to get COVID vaccine
Eastern Washington University has reversed its previous decision, and is now requiring students and staff to get the COVID vaccine by this fall.
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Mosquito control in Benton County gets an upgrade
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - The Benton County Mosquito Control District has brought in a new piece of technology to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. As temperatures…
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Columbia Basin College's student resource center hits halfway point in construction
PASCO, Wash. — Wondering what's being built along Interstate 182? It's Columbia Basin College 's (CBC) new Student Resource Center. Construction hit its halfway point at CBC's new Student…
15 WSU fraternity members charged with giving alcohol to minors in pledge’s death
Fifteen members of the Washington State University Alpha Tau Omega fraternity have been criminally charged with furnishing liquor to minors.
17 psychology graduates from CWU placed with jobs at Washington schools
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Central Washington University (CWU) set a new record of 17 graduate students placed at school districts throughout Washington for Fall 2021. Students will be asked to complete a school psychology Educational Specialist program over the summer before…
Black Spokane teens say they were subjected to ‘cotton-picking’ lesson in class
Copyright 4 News NowSPOKANE, Wash. – An investigation is underway at Sacajawea Middle School where a family says their children were the victims of racial discrimination. Emzayia Feazell and Zyeshauwne Feazell say their teacher had them and their classmates pick cotton in a social studies class on May 3, 2021. “I was shocked that a teacher would bring a box…
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Kennewick School District will offer online learning options for grades K-12
KENNEWICK, Wash. — While many families are relieved that their children are transitioning away from remote learning, some have found that it's an effective route for their children. To accommodate those who benefit from a distance learning option, the Kennewick…
