Mabton NewsLocal news for Mabton, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.WASL Scores Are In- May 29, 2008 By the numbers from the Yakima School District: 17 of 33 seniors passed the Reading section of the Spring WASL 23 of 32 passed the Writing section.http://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/wasl-scores-are-in?fromrss=1 H.S. Graduates Taking Remedial Classes In College- May 23, 2008 Mabton students gearing up for graduation might be surprised to know they could be taking a remedial class when they move onto college.http://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/h-s-graduates-taking-remedial-classes-in-colle... English Slang Is Easy, Learning Proper English That's Tough- May 17, 2008 Yakima -- At first glance this classroom seems like any other. Students sitting down for the day working on their reading, but take a listen.http://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/english-slang-is-easy-learning-proper-english-... Mabton Officers to Unionize, Lose Insurance for Families- May 15, 2008 "My biggest concern just like the other officers is that at this point there's a gap in coverage on our dependents" In effort to save money, Mabton council members cut medical benefits from the city's police officers' families. via KIMAhttp://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/mabton-officers-to-unionize-lose-insurance-for... Child in serious condition after crash- May 11, 2008 A 4-year-old Mabton boy was in serious condition Saturday evening at a Seattle hospital after a two-vehicle crash, officials said. via Yakima Herald-Republichttp://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/child-in-serious-condition-after-crash?fromrss... Prosser seeing a wine boom- May 5, 2008 "At night, there's lots of people downtown and activity." Thousands of visitors sipped their way through Yakima Valley wineries, ate in nearby restaurants and slept in the region's hotels and motels during Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend. via Tri-cityherald.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/prosser-seeing-a-wine-boom?fromrss=1 CRASH: Pickup hits semi on Highway 241 near Mabton- May 3, 2008 A Sunnyside man was injured after his pickup hit a truck that failed to yield on Highway 241, according to the Washington State Patrol. via Tri-cityherald.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/crash-pickup-hits-semi-on-highway-241-near-mab... Latino artist pushes benefits of higher education- May 1, 2008 "We've gone overboard on our visuals. It can be a good thing, but there's also a downside to that" Coming from a family of 11 children and being a field worker by the time he was 6, Simn Silva wasn't a sure shot to even go to college, let alone finish it. via Tri-cityherald.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mabton-wa/2008/05/latino-artist-pushes-benefits-of-higher-educat... |