Education
TEAMS Learning Center holding Speakeasy Fundraiser in Support of Local Kids
KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen chats with TEAMS Learning Center founder and executive director Teacher Joy Robertson about this month’s upcoming “Shhhhh…it’s a Speakeasy” fundraising event.
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‘All About Listening,’ Says Wenatchee Superintendent Gordon On First Six Months
The Wenatchee School District has its first new Superintendent in 20 years – Dr. Paul Gordon. Gordon and District Communications Director Diana Haglund join KOHO’s Chris Hansen to talk about his transition process and why listening to students, teachers, parents and community members was important to him during his first months on the job. The…
Read MoreWith Declining Applications, PNW Universities Easing Admissions Process
Universities in Washington fear there may soon be fewer students to fill their classes due to a national decrease in births during the Great Recession. Children born during the economic recession that struck in December 2007 will begin graduating from high school in five years, but the recession caused many people to delay having children.…
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‘Washington Apples’ License Plate Proposed With Support of Sen. Hawkins
Washington State has more than 50 specialty license plates supporting everything from square dancing to lighthouse. What’s been missing is a specialty plate dedicated to our states largest and most recognized agricultural crop, apples. Marcus Bellissimo reports they’re asking citizens to sign an electronic petition.
Read MoreApple Blossom Festival 2020 Royalty Candidates Announced, Top 10 Named Jan. 8
The Apple Blossom Festival royalty selection process is underway, with 28 candidates announced this week. 15 are seniors in the Wenatchee School District and 13 from the Eastmont School District. The group will compete for a chance to be one of the ten candidates who will then vie for the Royal Court for the 101st…
Read MoreWVC Launching Pharmacy Technician Program Next Month, Sign Ups Going Now
With a growing need for healthcare workers in North Central Washington, Wenatchee Valley College is launching a Pharmacy Technician Program in January. Jenny Capelo, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing at WVC, said the sign-up deadline is this Thursday, but they’ll take applicants until classes start. The only prerequisite is a high school diploma. Also…
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NCW Students Code ‘One Hour’ At A Time
What began as a one-hour challenge to give students and their families a fun first introduction to computer science, has grown into a global learning and awareness event. No experience is needed to participate in an ‘Hour of Code.’
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Wenatchee School Board Taking Applications For Two Vacancies
The Wenatchee School District is on the hunt for new board members. Those interested in serving have until early January to decide.
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CWU Groundbreaking On New Facility
Construction of CWU’s new Health Sciences Facility started this week. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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National Native American Heritage Month Recognized At WVC Omak Campus
Native American Heritage Events taking place in Omak. KOHO’s Chris Hansen has the story…
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Wenatchee Valley College Financial Aid Workshop Tonight
Wenatchee Valley College is presenting a FAFSA/WASFA workshop tonight from 5-8 p.m. This financial aid event is free. Students will get help filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) with the help from WVC experts. Assistance will be available in English and Spanish. To…
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