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Spokane students learn about photography from NatGeo
One of the things I most associate with National Geographic is great photography. Flip through any of its magazines and that’s the thing that draws you in. So I was intrigued when I heard National Geographic Society was holding a Photo Camp for students this summer in Spokane. One of the instructors was National Geographic Explorer and photographer Kiliii Yuyan.
Gonzaga Bulletin
Gonzaga University continues to stray from the mission statement
Gonzaga University’s response to the racially motivated incident in February has served as a reminder to students that the university continues to neglect their guiding mission statement. The mission statement emphasizes the dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity and intercultural competence. This statement was what originally drew...
Gonzaga Bulletin
Campus security suggests better vehicle vigilance to GU students
Campus security officers reported that a National Guard vehicle parked on Gonzaga University's campus was broken into in the early hours of Aug. 6. The break-in has ignited conversations surrounding crimes of opportunity in the Logan neighborhood. Initially, it had been reported that five vehicles had been broken into, but...
Gonzaga Bulletin
GU students to expect changes in on-campus employment
When Zags arrive back on campus for the fall semester, so do all the opportunities for on-campus jobs. Whether that is working at the library, giving campus tours or helping with different organizations on campus, there are many options for every student, no matter your interests. The job board on...
KHQ Right Now
East Valley Middle School parents raise concerns about bus commutes
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — An East Valley Middle School family says their child is spending too much time on the bus each school day. Harper lives in the Honeymoon Bay area of Newman Lake. Her family said the students were spending three and a half hours on the bus combined to get to and from school. It takes these two students 2 hours and 20 minutes to ride home from a school less than 20 miles away.
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Central Valley adds secure school entrances in Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, Wash. — Central Valley School District used 2024 levy dollars to add safer school entrances as the new school year began. The district has now given 10 schools a new entryway. Five of those schools just got the upgrades in place for the start of this school year.
KXLYcom 4 News Now
First day of school for Spokane students marked by return to routine after devastating fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools welcomed students back Wednesday for the first day of the school year, marking a return to routine for a district still recovering from devastating fires that displaced 207 students and staff members.
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Spokane Public Schools prepare for first day of school in wake of Spokane fires
Thousands of Spokane Public Schools students are heading back to class after a month that brought major disruption for hundreds of families affected by recent fires in the area. Schools like Indian Trail Elementary are restructuring the start of each school day, dedicating the first 25 minutes to helping students reconnect with classmates and teachers.
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Spokane Valley grad returns to Adams Elementary to teach
Spokane Valley, Wash. — A recent Central Valley High School graduate returned to Adams Elementary as students head back for the first day of school in the Central Valley School District. Alexa Harnett started at Adams Elementary in first grade before going on to Evergreen Middle School and Central...
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Central Valley School District invites community to safer school entrance events
SPOKANE, Wash. — Central Valley School District is celebrating safer school entrances with ribbon-cutting ceremonies across five schools on August 24 and 25. The initiative is part of the capital projects levy voters supported on February 13, 2024 to improve safety for students, staff and families. The entrances add...
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Community rallies behind Lakeside High School students
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Flett Middle School teachers eager to help students recovering from fires despite losing their own homes
SPOKANE, Wash. — Scott Kelley's love for teaching children spans nearly three decades, but 'back-to-school' feels different this year. "When they come back in high school or after high school and they see you... it's so rewarding to know you've had a little bit of an impact on their lives," Kelley said.