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Pirates host Bulldogs for Wheat championship
RICHLAND–The Buccaneers, whose unbeaten streak ended in a nonconference double overtime loss to Liberty Christian last week, will host the Dayton Bulldogs for the SE1B Wheat Division championship with a 7 p.m. kickoff at Lybecker Field this Friday, October 23. The Pirates saw their undefeated 2026 string end in...
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School improvements, renovations top districts’ priorities
With the 2026-27 school year underway, Tri-Cities’ three public school districts continue making capital improvements that set the stage for sustainable growth and ensuring that existing schools are equipped for learning needs today and into the future. After completing two high schools last year, Pasco School District turned its...
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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...