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Parents Press Richland School District Board on Hiring Practices
RICHLAND, WA— Parents in the Richland School District are asking the school board for answers as it reviews the hiring process and job descriptions. As part of the review, RSD's board is overlooking compliance with policies involving investigations, IEP processes, safety regulations and other administration standards. At a Tuesday,...
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Private colleges bolster their Tri-City presence
Two private Kennewick colleges welcomed students back to their new and improved campuses this fall. Heritage University and Pacific Northwest Christian College completed extensive renovations to the buildings they lease on opposite ends of town. Meanwhile, Columbia Basin College continues to pursue its new performing arts center and Washington State...
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Kennewick teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A Kennewick School District teacher has been named the 2027 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary School, received the honor from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on Oct. 10. Cannon began her work in public education as a...
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Officials work to develop road map for new STEM center
Columbia Basin College continues to work toward opening a new science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, learning center for all ages after receiving its largest philanthropic gift ever last year. However, an opening date for the Community STEM Learning Center, which will be located in a building formerly occupied...
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Fall college enrollment defies national trends
At a time when colleges and universities across the country are facing declining enrollments, higher education institutions serving the Tri-Cities continue to buck that trend. Washington State University Tri-Cities saw its enrollment climb 5% over the previous year to 1,690 students for the fall 2026 semester. It was one of the bright spots in the WSU system’s enrollment, which fell overall 2.9% to 24,749 students across all its campuses compared to the start of the fall 2025 semester.
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Richland Middle School student becomes a published Author
RICHLAND, Wash. — An 11-year-old Richland middle school student became a published author in September with the book now available online and in certain Tri-Cities shops. Anika Kochhar released "Balancing My Passions -A Story About Soccer, Swimming, and Finding Your Rhythm." Her book aims to help other young people...
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Whitman tops WA top 10 colleges in new ranking
With the first early-decision college application deadline coming up Nov. 1, Washington families weighing college options have a new ranking to add to the mix. Personal-finance company WalletHub released its 2027 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings, comparing nearly 740 colleges and universities across the country. Whitman College landed at the top of the Washington list, followed by the University of Washington-Seattle and Gonzaga University.
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Richland schools seek public input on next superintendent
The Richland School District invites students, families, staff and community members to share the qualities they’d like to see in the district’s next superintendent. The district will host a community town hall from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Richland High School library, 930 Long Ave., Richland. Participants...
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Kennewick teacher named State Teacher of the Year
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Kennewick educator Kori Cannon was named 2027 State Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in Olympia on October 10, according to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Cannon teaches kindergarten to multilingual learners. Cannon will also move forward to national competition for her...
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Walla Walla Public Schools powers electric bus fleet with new solar array
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools are continuing to power up its student transportation with the completion of a new solar array that will power the district’s electric bus fleet. The new installation, located at the Southeast Washington Transportation Cooperative, was made possible through a $601,756 grant...
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Southridge High School marching band students' detail "unsafe" practice conditions
KENNEWICK, Wash. - When Southridge's marching band returned to school at the start of the year, they were met with a surprise. The class had been moved from practicing on its regular grassy field and into a parking lot. According to the Kennewick School District (KSD), the decision was made...
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Long-time Walla Walla School employee getting ready to embark on new adventure
WALLA WALLA – A longtime Walla Walla Public Schools employee is bidding farewell to Washington to embark on a new adventure an ocean away. Assistant Director of Technology and Information Services Rick Pummel is relocating to France after 25 years with WWPS. Why France you ask?. Rick’s wife Estee...