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WSU, Heritage find way onto national rankings
The two universities with Tri-City campuses made appearances on several of the lists compiled in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings. Washington State University edged its way onto the Top 100 Public Schools lists, tying for No. 99 with Florida Atlantic University, Georgia State University, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Oklahoma State University, Rowan University and University of Arkansas.
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Valley Karate School Brings Home 34 Medals, Five Grand Champion Trophies
KENNEWICK, WA – Valley Karate School’s Tournament Club brought home 34 medals and five Grand Champion trophies after competing at the Battle on the Columbia Tournament in Kennewick on Saturday, Sept. 26. Team results included: Emilyn Sotin,
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Republican students at Whitman College decline to seek student government affiliation, allege political bias against them last semester
A group of Republican students at Whitman College in Walla Walla claim the college’s student government showed political bias against them last semester when it denied the group affiliation. The Republicans eventually shared their story with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused...
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Pasco senior earns National Merit commendation
PASCO, Wash. — Pasco High School senior Jacquelyn Valdez earned recognition as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Her score on the PSAT/NMSQT placed her among about the top 3% of students who entered the national program. The honor recognized strong academic performance on the exam.
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Ghost of Dolly Parton spotted on second floor of Anderson Hall
At Whitman College’s Anderson Hall, the opening week frenzy seemed to be settling into a predictable routine. Following the legendary country singer Dolly Parton’s untimely demise, move-in took on a startling new challenge. Resident assistants began receiving complaints early the following morning of an overwhelming smell of southern comfort food drifting throughout the building. After students and faculty were unable to find the source of the mysterious smell, maintenance was called to ascertain the cause. The inspection was unsuccessful due to the maintenance workers abandoning their posts. When contacted for a comment on the walkout, one worker said simply, “It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it.”
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Building for the future: Walla Walla Catholic Schools to consolidate campuses with new facility
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Catholic Schools is preparing to break ground on the new Assumption Grade School, consolidating its students onto a single campus. The new building which will serve students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade is estimated at $8.8 million. It will be constructed on the DeSales campus, located at 919 E. Sumach St., fulfilling a long-held vision originating in 2018 to bring pre-K through 12th-grade students together. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at the DeSales softball field.
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Sageview High School Football Team With Perfect 3-0 Start in Year Two After Winless First Season
Sageview High School Football Team With Perfect 3-0 Start in Year Two After Winless First Season. Sageview High School's football program has completed a dramatic reversal in just one year, winning all three games so far this season after finishing winless in their inaugural 2025 campaign.
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Student found with knife at Pasco High School, district says
PASCO, Wash. - The Pasco School District sent a letter to families and staff on Wednesday detailing an incident at Pasco High School involving a student possessing a knife. PSD said in the letter that the student was called to the office for an incident in which school property was damaged. School administrators then discovered that the student was in possession of a knife.
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Deshler Auditorium Opening Caps Upward Together Campaign
Whitman College closed the books Sept. 18 on Upward Together, the largest fundraising campaign in its 164-year history, with an on-campus gathering that doubled as the dedication of the newly renovated Deshler Auditorium in Maxey Hall. The celebration comes as members of the President’s Advisory Board travel to Walla Walla to mark the occasion and discuss the college’s budget for the coming fiscal year.