KSD employees honored for work with migrant studentsThree members of the Kennewick School District’s Migrant Education Program were honored at the annual Migrant Education Program Conference for their work helping thousands of migrant students succeed in school.Home visitor Eva Sandoval was named Recruiter of the Year. She focuses on outreach for...
A shortage of certified teachers is making it difficult for school districts statewide to find qualified educators to fill open positions.That’s according to a report from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction last fall. Heritage University in Toppenish is helping alleviate this shortage through two teacher education...
WSU Tri-Cities professor serves on research team working on projectWashington State University is leading the online implementation of a program aimed at reducing school truancy that could positively affect schools across the state — and possibly the nation.The Washington Assessment of the Risks and Needs of Students, or WARNS, program...
A new overview of the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine charter class shows it is made up of a strong percentage of female, low socioeconomic status and first generation students.The class, a group of 60 students who are current residents of or have significant ties to...
PNNL study finds opinion, emotion in tweets change when you get sickIn the future, public health workers could monitor trends on social media to quickly identify a rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, thanks to research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory...
Prototype reduces transport impact on bins of fruit, inventor saysPasco-based HarvestMoore prototype fork impact limiter is now in production, with one run scheduled in time for apple harvest.The new invention is designed to reduce the shock loads and impact to fruit bins carried by forklifts.Prototype testing completed last month showed...
Richland researcher is among 57 nationwide to receive awardA Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist will receive $2.5 million over five years to study the growing frequency of violent thunderstorms in the central United States. Jiwen FanJiwen Fan is among 57 scientists nationwide to receive the award designed to bolster the nation’s...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is charged.Chapter 11 — Allows companies and individuals to restructure debts to repay them.Chapter 12 — Allows family farmers to restructure finances to avoid liquidation for foreclosure. Chapter 13 — Plan...
BENTON COUNTYWashington Sub-RS, 4.4 Mile Cold Creek Road, $18,000 for antenna/tower. Contractor: SAC Wireless.Ste Michelle Wine Estates, 178810 SR 221, $13,000 for commercial remodel and $937,600 for commercial addition. Contractors: F&M Construction and owner.Horse Heaven Wind, Henson Road/Dennis Road, $55,000 for an antenna/tower. Contractor: owner.Horse Heaven Wind, Nicoson Road, $55,000...
