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Vulnerability… I Guess I Had Missed That People Thought It Was a Bad Thing!

Faith Martin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:38:28 +0000

Today I listened to this TED Talk on “Vulnerability” And it occurred to me, that I have just never cared if I was vulnerable. I figured that some would think of it as” weakness”. But those aren’t people I’d choose to be close to anyway. I’ve just never have had a problem showing my vulnerability, [...]

Do You Know What the Arrow on Your Gas Gauge Means?

Big Jim — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:39:44 +0000

Do you know what this arrow means? It’s an arrow that tells you which side of the car your gas tank is on. Stacy Lee had no idea what it is. Can you believe that? Also – heh – Faith thought that it was supposed to show you the halfway point on your gauge. (Pssst [...]

Pasco High School Class of 2003 10 Year Reunion!

Faith Martin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:58:24 +0000

Pasco High School class of 2003 is holding their 10 year reunion!

August 3, 2013 @ 7pm
Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick
For more information and tickets available, Go to their website at:
www.phsbulldogs2003.com

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Phoenix High School Is Relocating to New Building

Miki Harvey — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:27:17 +0000

Phoenix High School is relocating for the 2013-2014 school year. The $1.65 million construction project is currently underway at 1315 W. Fourth Ave in Kennewick. This new space will be home to both Phoenix and the district’s Legacy Online Program. Phoenix High School is an alternative program that is student-directed and project-based. The Legacy Online [...]

What Are the Best Cities for 2013 College Graduates?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:16:18 +0000

After getting their diplomas, a lot of college graduates decide to head to the big city to try and make it big. The question that arises, though, is which city is the right one? Well, after four (or five, or – gulp! – six) years of life on campus, 2013 college grads may want to [...]

More Kennewick Schools Could Go to All-Day Kindergarten

John McKay — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:50:39 +0000

The Kennewick School District is hoping to expand it's all-day Kindergarten program to a number of elementary schools. It must wait to see what the state legislature does this spring.

District Spokesperson Lorraine Cooper told Newstalk 870:
"We are waiting on the state legislature to pass a budget and until they do we can’t say for certain how much additional funding there will be for all-day Kindergarten

Did an Oregon Kindergarten Teacher Make Students Wear Diapers as Punishment?

John McKay — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:00:10 +0000

Morrow County officials say there’s not enough evidence to charge a Boardman elementary school teacher. Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson says after interviewing numerous students and parents his office will drop the case. The unidentified teacher allegedly forced some students at Sam Boardman Elementary to wear a diaper over their clothes as punishment for [...]

Columbia Basin College SpaceHawks Flying to NASA's Great Moonbuggy Race!

Weston Hettinger — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:40:39 +0000

Columbia Basin College is home to the first high school team in Washington to be awarded the prestige of being part of the 20th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race. The "SpaceHawks" were admitted after building a prototype with PVC pipes and bicycle parts and submitting it as an entry.

Utah School Suspends Girl for Having Hair That's Too Red

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:26:33 +0000

The actions of school officials in Utah have one student seeing red. The Washington County School District has forbid 15-year-old Rylee MacKay from returning to class at Hurricane Middle School, in Hurricane, Utah, until she dyes her hair back to what is considered a “natural” color. The problem is Rylee had dyed her hair red [...]

Washington Senate Passes Two New School Safety Bills in Response to Sandy Hook Shooting

John McKay — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:15:25 +0000

Two pieces of legislation that would increase school safety are heading through the legislature. Senate Bills 5197 and 5445 are companion bills that would implement various new safety measures in Washington schools. Introduced by Senator Bruce Dammeier (R) of Puyallup, SB 5197 would implement the use of silent alarms to more quickly alert police in [...]

Richland School District Fires Superintendent for Sex Scandal

John McKay — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:37:49 +0000

The Richland School District has fired Dr. Jim Busey, it announced today.The district, following a lengthy investigation found Dr. Busey violated the terms of his contract by engaging in the following behaviors: Engaged in a long-standing extramarital affair with an RSD employee who was his subordinate. Pursued another romantic relationship with another RSD employee whom [...]

Boys & Girls Club Raise-A-Racquet Charity Tennis Tournament

Gaylord Focker — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:30:49 +0000

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties are once again teaming up for a great charity event. The 2013 Raise-A-Racquet Charity Tennis Tournament is Friday January 18th and Saturday January 19th. Local businesses and community members have teamed up to donate time and money for this great event. Items include local winery [...]

Mayan Calender Predicts "End of Days" in Dec. 21, 2012 [VIDEO]

Faith Martin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:00:22 +0000

I really have no idea if this is possible or just a lot of hype!

But there are definitely some interesting perspectives to be heard in this video: Tell me what you think! ~Faith

Local Student Takes Practicing to a Whole New Level

Maegan Murray — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:00:10 +0000

With the hair of Justin Bieber and the work ethic and dedication resembling that of an Olympic gymnastic, this young musician is well on his way to having a very successful career as a professional violinist. Brenden Bachaud, a senior at Richland High School, practices the violin at least five hours a day, every [...]

Local Student Shows Art Is What's on Your Inside

Maegan Murray — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:00:40 +0000

Matthew Powers isn’t what you would typically picture for an artist. This blue beanie toting, basketball shorts wearing Richland High School senior looks fresh out of a skater magazine. Don’t let his appearance fool you, however. This kid has an amazing gift. Specializing in charcoal drawings and painting, Powers has entered numerous art competitions [...]

Richland High Student Says Violin Is a Familiar Comfort in a New School

Maegan Murray — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:00:03 +0000

For Kailey Thomsen, a Richland High School sophomore, playing the violin has always acted as an escape. Having moved from Boise to Richland last May for her sophomore year in high school, Thomsen said she has been slowly adjusting, with the violin steadily offering her a place to go where she always feels comfortable. [...]

This Little Girl Is Way Smarter Than You (and Einstein)

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:10:58 +0000

Twelve-year-old Olivia Manning (not pictured) is a freaking genius. With an IQ of 162, this pre-teen savant is proving to be one of the greatest minds since Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Manning recently scored two points higher on her I.Q. test than the father of the atomic age, Albert Einstein, and black-hole theorist Stephen Hawking, ranking her intelligence in the top 1 percent in the world.

Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College — Here's Why

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:23:03 +0000

It is a given that college graduates make more money. In fact, according to a new OECD study the average college graduate in America earns over $20,000 a year more than their counterparts without a degree, making the United States one of the best countries in the world to have completed college.

But it turns out there are even more benefits to college.

Should Kids Be Fined for Skipping School?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:38:51 +0000

You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?

Which States Will Be the Best Places to Live in the Future?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:26:05 +0000

You may be happy with where you’re living now, but what about in the years to come? According to the findings of a new poll that focused on factors affecting our future health, well-being and finances, we might all want to just pack up and move to Utah. To assess the future livability of 50 [...]