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The Average Person Breaks the Law 260 Times a Year . . . Here Are the 10 Most Common Examples

Paul Drake — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:56 +0000

If someone asked you if you were a CRIMINAL, you’d probably say no. And you’d probably believe it. Well . . . most of us would be wrong…sort of. According to a new survey, the average person breaks the law 260 times a year . . . or five times a week. Now, granted, they’re [...]

Homemade Febreze for Just 15 Cents a Bottle!

Woody — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:12 +0000

Sometimes known as "The Dude with the Food" for my recipe posts like homemade Ranch Dressing, but homemade Febreze is a real money saver, too!

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, [...]

Our Story in Two Minutes [VIDEO]

Woody — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:03 +0000

WOW! I was really captivated by this awesome video. We have come so far...and have so far to go.

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

Early bir

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 [...]

Saturday Voted Sexiest Day of the Week…Tuesday is Most Unsexy.

Paul Drake — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:03:08 +0000

Here’s another reason why we like weekends the best! A new survey asked people to name the sexiest day of the week and Wednesday (today) didn’t do particularly well. It only got 7% of the vote. Not surprisingly, SATURDAY was named the sexiest day of the week, with 37% of the vote. It’s followed by [...]

Kamiakin High School Does the Harlem SHAKE! [VIDEO]

Greg DeLange — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:43:13 +0000

I noticed Kamiakin High School put together a Harlem Shake video. ASB and Link crew: good job!

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.

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 [...]

Gun Safety is Now a Big Priority at My House

Paul Drake — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:12:01 +0000

A few months ago my father-in-law asked me if I would like his old hunting rifles and shotguns. I thought about it for a moment and decided that yes, I would be honored to take them. He delivered them to the house on Christmas day. Three 20 gauge shotguns and three rifles – .22, .308, [...]

Mayan Calender Predicts " End of Days" 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

Art Classes a Luxury For Local Art Student

Maegan Murray — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:00:04 +0000

For many middle school and high school students across the United States, having art classes in school is quite the luxury. For this high school student, the opportunity is no different. Jaclyn Sams, a Richland High School senior, said that art has always been an important part of her life. She said although she [...]

Young Musician With Many Talents and Many Instruments

Maegan Murray — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Denin Koch is a man with many talents and many instruments. This Richland High School junior got his start in music on an instrument in elementary school and followed his passion by picking up a few more instruments along the way. Koch said he got his start in music in fourth grade playing the [...]

Local Art Student Inspired By Music of the Past

Maegan Murray — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Adrian Lopez may only be a sophomore in high school, but this young art student shows promise beyond his years. Lopez’s colorful drawings light up the hallways of Richland High School with an entire wall dedicated to his stylized, flashy artwork. Lopez said his favorite medium is working with color pastels, although he does [...]

Richland Art Student Uses Unique Medium to Complete Pieces

Maegan Murray — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Luis Espinoza, a Richland High School senior, takes a unique approach in what he uses to complete most of his artwork. Instead of using paints, charcoal or even regular graphite pencils, Espinoza expresses his detailed drawings with the use of color pencils. “I have been doing art ever since I was really young,” he [...]

Richland Student Takes Practicing to a Whole New Level

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

Brenden Bachaud, a senior at Richland High School, practices the violin at least five hours a day, every day of the year.

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. [...]

December 2012 Will Be One in a Thousand (Almost) – Guess Why

Woody — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:00:02 +0000

It happens only every 824 years and is starting again this December! What is it? Nope...it's not a comet...