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Richland florist sues state for violating her religious freedom

A florist facing lawsuits from the Washington attorney general and the American Civil Liberties Union for refusing to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed her own lawsuit against the state for violating her religious beliefs.

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EDUCATION

Tri-Tech students take first at state competition

A two-student team from Tri-Tech Skills Center took the top prize at a state auto technician competition Tuesday.
EDUCATION

Finley FFA offers closeout plant sale

Plants, vegetables, hanging baskets and more will be available at the River View High School greenhouses Saturday.
EDUCATION

Chiawana High musicians named state champs

Chiawana High School saxophonists brought home the top award in their category from a recent state solo and ensemble contest.
EDUCATION

WSU president recommends 2 percent tuition increase

Washington State University’s president said he will recommend no more than a 2 percent increase in tutition for the coming school year, even with the Legislature still debating the state’s budget.
EDUCATION

3,500 students to fill Columbia Park for Salmon Summit

Thousands of students from around the Mid-Columbia will take over the east end of Columbia Park next week as part of the annual Salmon Summit.
EDUCATION

CBC music professor dies after illness

D. Robert Burroughs, a Columbia Basin College music professor, known as a talented violinist with an infectious laugh, died Wednesday afternoon in Richland.
CRIME

Man arrested at Ochoa Middle School after break-in

A 53-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning after breaking into a portable classroom at Ochoa Middle School.
EDUCATION

Program to hand out 27 scholarships

Twenty-seven scholarships worth about $66,500 will be given to graduating seniors on Sunday at the 24th annual awards ceremony for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.
EDUCATION

Pasco school bond tax rate lower than expected

Taxpayers in the Pasco School District will see a slightly lower tax rate than expected to pay off the bonds approved in February.
YAHOO LOCAL FEED

Hewitt staffer comment on gays ignites furor

A Huffington Post item reporting a statement about gays reportedly made by a staff member for Republican state Sen. Mike Hewitt of Walla Walla has drawn national ire from bloggers and concern from locals about the city’s reputation.