Both Richland and Kennewick are down noticeably over 2019-2020, however, those figures are tabulated initially at the beginning of the school year. They are tracked and updated periodically, but no specific numbers are known for students who have 'left' for other educational programs.
It has actually become a scientific syndrome, a behavioral issue that plagues many young drivers. It's called FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out.
It's the compulsion that 'forces' people to constantly check their phone or mobile device, or to instantly respond when they hear the 'ting' of a text, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook message or other communication or alert...
Most of us use Alexa, or other similar platforms, to listen to music, get weather, maybe some have the lights and door locks programmed.
But the folks at Amazon don't want to stop there. Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, recently unveiled what's called the Amazon Experience Center...
According to information published by PEMCO Insurance, distracted 'walking' is becoming nearly as big a problem as digitally distracted driving.
On the heels of a fatal accident in Spokane, authorities say people watching their phones and not where they're walking is causing issues...