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Open state House seat attracts several Mid-Columbia candidates

The fight for a state House seat representing voters in Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties has drawn a large candidate pool, with incumbent Republican Maureen Walsh not seeking re-election. Four Republicans and one Democrat are vying to represent the 16th Legislative District in the Aug. 2 primary. → Read More

Kennewick teachers approve new contract with district

A tentative agreement between the Kennewick School District and its teachers union will reportedly provide the best assurances regarding salaries and class size limits, and pay for overloaded classrooms. → Read More

Summer camps with science activities come into the norm (with video)

Activities aligned with science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — education goals have increasingly become part of many summer camps, offered by everyone from education programs to the Boy Scouts of America. → Read More

Giant water slide splashing down in Richland

Richland and a company called Slide the City said they expect to draw hundreds of Tri-Citians on July 23 for a 1,000-foot slip-and-slide ride. Slide the City’s water slide will take over Lee Boulevard from the top of the Richland hill at the intersection with Thayer Drive, then past Wellsian Way in Richland, Washington. → Read More

Eat All About It: Kennewick’s Village Bistro open for dinner

A popular Kennewick breakfast and lunch spot has added a dinner menu to its repertoire. → Read More

State superintendent candidate forum in Pasco on July 25

Those wanting to learn more about the candidates seeking the state’s top education post are invited to a candidate forum on July 25 in Pasco. → Read More

School construction, maintenance keep Tri-City districts busy through summer

Tri-City classrooms may be empty of students but schools are still full of activity as fresh paint, new pavement or completely new schools take shape around the area. → Read More

Nearly a year after strike, Pasco teachers get to work on new curriculum

More than 170 teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade are working at Ellen Ochoa Middle School to prepare to use Pasco’s new math and language arts curriculum when students return in the fall. → Read More

Kennewick to build largest elementary school at Clearwater Creek

The Kennewick School Board unanimously agreed this week to build the district’s 16th elementary school, located in the Clearwater Creek development in west Kennewick, with 38 classrooms, enough for 730 students. → Read More

Reading Foundation recruiting educators, doctors for July 22 conference

While the conference is largely focused on serving children not yet in kindergarten, organizers said the topic is still relevant to those working in elementary schools and also anyone who tracks a child’s development, including their doctors. → Read More

New app helps travelers explore state, Tri-Cities

A new smartphone app developed by a western Washington communications company in partnership with some middle school students aims to make learning about the state’s history a game. → Read More

In Finley, couple works to make marijuana shop just another errand stop

The owners of Green2Go, now the closest recreational and medical marijuana shop to the Tri-Cities, are hoping to help show that their business can be as good for a community as any other. → Read More

Pasco’s training course for food trucks is back in session

A Pasco agency and Columbia Basin College are again teaming up with other experts to impart knowledge on all things food truck for those interested in launching their own mobile restaurant. → Read More

Tri-City police agencies mourn for colleagues lost in Dallas shooting

The fatal shooting of five police officers in Dallas, Texas late Thursday led Tri-City police agencies to voice their support for their fellow colleagues and urge their own officers to remain vigilant. → Read More

Defense: Accuser of ex-Pasco cop sought to hide affair by alleging rape

The attorney for former Pasco police officer Richard J. Aguirre will argue the woman accusing him of rape and assault did so to conceal an extramarital relationship. → Read More

Old school bench gets new Richland home

An elderly Richland couple had a bench installed in front of their home on Friday, the same one they rested on over the years when it was in front of the old Marcus Whitman Elementary School. → Read More

Eat All About It: Dupus Boomer’s doors yet to open in Richland

Dupus Boomer’s, a long-awaited restaurant in central Richland, should be open in a few weeks; Columbia Crest, a Paterson winery, released its Crowdsourced Cabernet; and Walla Walla Valley wines will be featured at Prosser’s Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center this month. → Read More

Community organization to use grant to keep tutors in Pasco schools

A longtime Pasco-based service organization will continue to work with students in math and reading through Pasco schools and Mid-Columbia Libraries next school year. → Read More

Finley secures matching dollars for $2.8 million school grant

The Finley School District has surpassed its fundraising goal for a $2.8 million state grant aimed at improving facilities for science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education at River View High School. → Read More

State money to help Pasco begin pre-K center

The Pasco School District has received $300,000 from the state to go toward its effort to build an early learning center. → Read More