Local school districts adapt for families affected by wildfires
UMATILLA, Ore. -- As if school districts weren't dealing with enough obstacles at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, wildfires tearing through the region have caused additional complications. The Umatilla School District announced on Monday that all absences would…
Smoke and wind not a deterrent for some on Labor Day
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Monday wasn't the Labor Day most people hope for. With a day off to enjoy, the weather conditions were less than favorable. "Horrible I…
6 ways to make healthy, simple kids' lunches in an unusual school year
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, you and your child can prepare school lunches that will keep your family nourished and organized as the school year unfolds.
Nike donates $500K worth of supplies to early learning programs in eastern Oregon
UMATILLA/MORROW COUNTY, Ore. -- Umatilla Morrow Head Start (UMCHS) received a donation Friday of literal truckloads of furniture, playground equipment and classroom materials from Nike's world campus headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The donation is estimated to be worth nearly half…
Tri-City Water Follies takes to the sky for drive-in experience
Kennewick, Wash. -- This coming Labor Day Weekend will mark a first for the Tri-City Water Follies. Despite the challenges many events have faced during the global pandemic, the group decided…
Gesa Credit Union helps 2nd Harvest kick off Hunger Action Month campaign
PASCO, Wash. -- Gesa Credit Union is partnering with Second Harvest to help raise funds and awareness during Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is Feeding America’s nationwide campaign during September designed to bring attention to food insecurity in the…
Mid-Columbia Libraries and Franklin PUD expand free internet access
PASCO, Wash. -- As regional libraries remain closed - with the exception of curbside pickup - Mid-Columbia Libraries and Franklin PUD have partnered to expand free internet access outside library doors. WiFi hotspots have been installed at several branches across…
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Fort Walla Walla Museum is now open to the public
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- After being closed to the public since mid-March, the Fort Walla Walla Museum opened its doors on Friday. “It’s exciting and it’s almost surreal,” said James Payne,…
As schools reopen, these are the cities with the fewest “stay-at-home” parents
Millions of American children will spend at least some of their time learning from home this year. The share of families potentially lacking an available parent to supervise the kids varies widely across cities and states.
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Get help buying groceries while schools are closed
OLYMPIA, Wash. --- New food benefits are now available to some Washington families due to COVID-19 school closures. The Emergency School Meals Program, P-EBT, provides up to $399 a student to buy groceries. K-12 Children who qualify for free or…
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Church provides safe study spot for middle schoolers
WALLA WALLA, Wash.--- With COVID-19 sending most students to virtual classrooms this year, finding safe study spaces is challenging. That's why Blue Mountain Community Church in Walla Walla is…
Teens are having unprotected sex, driving drunk and vaping among other risky behaviors, CDC says
Kids are still taking pretty big risks, according to several new studies of youthful behavior from the CDC.
Richland private school is opening classrooms this fall
RICHLAND, Wash. -- While most Washington school districts are opting for online learning in the fall, one Richland campus is bringing students back into classrooms. “We actually have a…
Experts urge predator awareness as children spend more time online
RICHLAND, Wash. -- For families spending more time at home, chances are you and your children are spending more hours online. To keep your children safe, now might be a good…
Tri-City Court Club reopens as The Pacific Clinic
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Tri-City Court Club reopened Tuesday under the same ownership but a new name and brand. The 44-year staple of the Tri-Cities will now be…
New report details plan for partially reopening Washington classrooms if COVID-19 cases decrease
SEATTLE, Wash. -- A new report from the Washington State Department of Health and Institute of Disease Modeling studies how schools could safely reopen for in-person learning and when it is safe to do so. The report analyzed the trade…
