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New program will provide elective credit in school for hours worked by teens outside of school.

A contractor hired to do some plastering and crack repairs at Pasco elementary school found upon arrival the soffits had completely collapsed.

The image in this story is reportedly one of several new logos for KaHS in wake of state law banning use of Native American mascots.

Per the law that passed the state legislature in 2021, many schools have had to change their mascots in WA.

The head of OSPI, Chris Reydahl, spoke to the State Board of Education last week and outlined his seven priorities for the coming budgetary Legislative Session.  In his presentation, Reykdahl discussed transportation issues, food programs, pay, the "Prototypical School Funding model", dual credit (applies to those gaining college credits in high school), dual language programs, and the C

Since its launch in 2019, Opportunity Kitchen has graduated 28 students from the training program. Graduates have gone on to work at local restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and coffee shops.

(Seattle, WA) -- Starting next school year, students in Washington state will be able to take time off for their mental health. Under a new law, absences will be excused for students experiencing symptoms related to mental illness or challenges with their mental health condition, and for medical appointments related to mental health ...

Listen to the full-length radio feature as heard on NEWSRADIO 610 KONA! (Richland, WA) -- Tri-Cities area youth will soon have a much easier time getting around town. Ben Franklin Transit is launching a new "Youth Ride Free" pilot program ...

(Richland, WA) -- In a letter to parents, Richland School District Superintendent Dr. Shelley Redinger says they are locking all front entrances to RSD's elementary and middle schools. Visitors will be required to call in to enter. High schools will cut down on the number of unlocked exterior entrances ...

(Kennewick, WA) -- Area school districts are reacting after Tuesday's shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. School safety is certainly on the minds of students, staff, and parents following the massacre. The Kennewick School District released a statement this morning ...