back to school

It's back to school today for thousands of students in the largest school district in the Yakima Valley. So that means more kids on the streets and school zones open in the mornings and afternoons. Students in the district have been on vacation since December 17, other districts in the valley get back to school later this week and early next week...

Middle school brings a whole new set of changes and challenges for kids and parents. Here are some tips to get off to a good start.

Things change every year for kids in elementary school, yet many things remain the same. Here are some great back to school tips for their parents.

For kindergarteners, back to school time marks a return to the classroom and for many, their first experience with an all day class. Here are some tips for kinder parents.

Did you get in line for the big giveback back pack giveaway on Saturday at Morning Star Church? Big to describe the event was an understatement. Thousands of people showed up for the event early Saturday morning. Thanks the donations from the community and from members of Yakima's Morning Star Church five thousand backpacks full of school supplies were given away, saving a lot of parents a

The first day of kindergarten and 3rd grade for Brian Teegarden's kids.

  The alarm clock is buzzing, and everyone is stumbling blindly into the hallway. It's the first day of school, guys! If your house becomes a chaotic place in the hours before everyone leaves for work, school, and any other stops along the way, you need a new method to your family madness. Rather than hire a personal assistant for everyone in your household, take control of the daily goings-on bet

DIDJA  KNOW?According to the National Retail Federation, how much money will U.S. consumers spend on back-to-school supplies this year?

That's right, I said free! Townsquare Media is teaming up with Steve Hahn Kia to give you the Back to School Family Fun Fair. We're giving you tons of free activities before you have to hit the books at the end of the month. We're having it at Meadowbrook Family Fun Center this Saturday at noon...

Whether you are one in need or have plenty to spare, the Tampico Community Church is asking you to participate in their Back to School Clothing Drive event this Saturday, August 6th. The event will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tampico Community Church located at 23021 Ahtanum Road in Yakima...