Janelle Retka

CWU student faces charges after school's pride flag is burned  wenatcheeworld.com

The most sweeping child care law in Washington’s history is being lauded by many as an opportunity to revive a broken system. But while some cheer it on, most Central

Cecilia Villafana is a parent representative for Blossoms Early Learning Center in Royal City. She’s also a paraprofessional for kindergarten students with Royal School District.

Before he died in early 2020, Yakima’s Cliff Plath established three state-of-the-art early learning centers in Yakima and Royal City. His work now serves as a model.

For nearly four decades, an early learning program at Central Washington University has provided child care for the children of university students, faculty and staff.

“We’re always full. We’re always full here,” said Lauria Oliver, owner of A Child’s Place child care centers in Yakima and Toppenish.Throughout Central Washington, lack of child care is a

Meet Stephanie Burrier, a Richland-based mom of 6-year-old Charlotte and 10-year-old Benjamin.

Lorena Miranda is a Yakima-based in-home child care provider, mother and grandmother. She’s also a representative of in-home child care providers for the state’s union, SEIU Local 925.

Families that use child care services can file for tax credits that might reduce the amount of money they owe.

Meet Rebecca Rogers, a 27-year-old from Yakima. She’s a single mom of two young boys, ages 4 and 8 months. Her family of three qualifies for the Working Connections Child

Fall term will end soon at CWU. Here's how things are going with COVID-19  wenatcheeworld.com

Voters will decide the future of a new law Nov. 3 that sets up a comprehensive sexual education curriculum in Washington. Referendum 90 asks voters to decide whether school districts must adopt or …

Evacuation orders for the Evans Canyon Fire grew again Tuesday afternoon, as the fire expanded in Yakima County and crossed into Kittitas County.

Help is out there: Finding hope, healing for youth struggling with mental health during COVID-19  wenatcheeworld.com

Changes are needed to the state's child care system. Several bills in Olympia could help.  Yakima Herald-Republic

It’s halfway through the school year, but districts throughout the state are welcoming students to their first day of school. That’s because a relatively new kindergarten program is taking off in …

Flavored vape products are no longer on sale in Washington — at least during a 120-day temporary ban that started Thursday.For Yakima smoke and vape shop owners, that’s 120 days too long.While …

Students are settling into a new residence hall at Central Washington University as school starts Wednesday.

Kenny Hails takes preparation for the Fourth of July seriously.

Michelle Llerenas was automatically enrolled in a college-level English course this school year after taking an honors course her junior year, she said.