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Is It OK to Keep Your Children Out of Schools With Too Many Poor Kids?

Andrew Kirk — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:01 +0000

We heard about a situation where Richland School District was having a problem with parents wanting to keep kids out of Chief Joseph Middle School because there are too many poor kids and minorities there.

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Can Mid-Columbia Microbreweries Afford Gov. Inslee's Proposed Beer Tax?

John McKay — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:56:32 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee recently rolled out his budget plan. Newstalk 870 reported late last week part of Inslee's new Working Washington Budget Priorities includes extending a temporary Business and Occupation tax and a temporary $.50 per gallon beer tax. This would include microbreweries, who are currently exempt.

The two taxes were part of for

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Rep. Hastings Blasts School Cuts Impacting Yakima, Walla Walla After Sequestration

John McKay — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:48:38 +0000

The White House has retroactively suspended a school, emergency services and infrastructure funding program.

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Washington Lawmaker Wants to Allow Marijuana Stores Close to Schools, Daycare Centers & Parks

John McKay — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:00:09 +0000

According to Rep. Christopher Hurt (D) of Enumclaw, the fees proposed for applying for and obtaining a license to run a pot store are "too cheap." Hurt's proposal would create a certificate that an applicant would pay for as a precursor to obtaining a license, and it would increase the fees for the license and annual renewal

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Walla Walla School District Delays Bond Request to Renovate Walla Walla High

John McKay — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:47 +0000

After residents voted down a bond measure to improve Walla Walla schools, the delayed a similar bond to renovate the high school and has not said when another will be put before voters.

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Life After Sequester – Where is Obama's Predicted Apocolypse? [VIDEO]

John McKay — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:00:12 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, the world has not ended despite sequester.

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Federal Sequestration Could Have Impact on Some Mid-Columbia Schools

John McKay — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:00:05 +0000

With the threat of sequestration -- lawfully-mandated federal budget cuts -- some Mid-Columbia school districts are following the debate closely.

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USDA to Target Snacks in Schools – Will It Impact the Mid-Columbia?

John McKay — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:55:51 +0000

The Obama administration has charged the USDA with weeding out soda, candy and snacks from our schools -- starting soon.

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Important Pasco School Bond Information YOU Need to Know!

John McKay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:19:41 +0000

The Pasco School District has placed a bond on the Feb. 12 ballot and they want residents to know what it is for, what it will cost and why it is needed.

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Washington Schools Plan No Changes to Marijuana Policies – Duh!

John McKay — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:00:17 +0000

You would think it wasn't necessary, but the State Superintendent Randy Dorn felt the need to remind people that dope was still illegal in schools!

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Should Gun-Free School Zones Be Done Away With? [POLL]

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Currently, federal law prohibits the carrying or storing of firearms in most schools. One national group says that needs to end.

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60 MPH Winds Wreak Havoc Across Mid-Columbia

John McKay — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:43:37 +0000

Power lines were downed and even Pasco schools delayed because of last night's storm.

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Richland Super Inviting Public on Facilities Tour

Pollyann Judkins — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:15:48 +0000

Richland School District Superintendent Jim Busey is inviting community members to tour Richland School District’s facilities on Thursday, May 24, from 8:30 to 11:00 am. To learn about the current state of the facilities and what improvement options may b

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Ft. Worth Schools 'Ban' Santa, Related Christmas Activities

John McKay — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:00:03 +0000

Another example of political correctness melting the brains of so-called educators. The Ft. Worth school district has banned visits from Santa, as well as student gift exchanges.

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