Price of Dr. Seuss Books Through Roof Amid Controversy
There are a total of 6 books being taken out of publication.
Education
CWU Marine Corps Scholarship Renamed for Richland’s James Mattis
The General Jim Mattis Scholarship awards $2,000 annually to a Marine Corps or Navy veteran who has served with Marines.
Health Department Says Hybrid Learning Here to Stay
BFHD says hybrid education is here to stay (presumably for now).
School’s Out for Pasco’s Old Stevens Middle School FOREVER
The new school will be 106,000 square feet and serve approximately 1,000 students.
Welcome to the Pasco Police Force a New K9 Officer – HAPO 2.0
K9 Officer HAPO 2.0 is a two-year old German Shepherd from Southern California, replacing K9 Officer HAPO who died of natural causes in 2020.
Oregon DUI Driver Blows 0.77 on Breathalyzer – Is That a Record?
Roughly 29 people in the U.S. die in car crashes each day that involve an alcohol-impaired driver, that's basically one every 50 minutes.
KPD Debuts SPIDR Tech Law Enforcement Customer Service Platform
When 911 is contacted in Kennewick, a message will acknowledge the call for service, provide the call reference number and advise if officers are delayed.
Dusty Spacesuit? NASA is Betting $130K a WSU Team Can Clean That
Some astronauts have experienced an ailment they described as “lunar hay fever” from inhalation of lunar dust.
Hanford Falcons Will Be Flying High With Outdoor Field Upgrades
Artificial turf football field, resurfacing the existing track, a 2,000-seat grandstand with press box, new restrooms and concessions, a new entrance, expanded parking, a new scoreboard and installed stadium lighting are all included.
Beware These Four Stimulus Check Scams Swamping Washingtonians
The FTC has received more than 356,533 reports of fraud relating to Coronavirus, costing victims more than $341 million as of today, February 16, 2021.