Icy roads force Tri-City school delays Dec. 12. Hanford on late start

Tri-City Herald staff

Snow and icy roads are prompting multiple Tri-City school districts and some government offices to delay their start times on Monday.

Also, a semi truck pulling an Amazon trailer rolled over on Oregon Avenue/Highway 397 near the Interstate 182 interchange, closing the road about 4:30 a.m., said the Washington State Patrol Trooper Chris Thorson.

The Department of Transportation said the road was cleared just before 10 a.m.

Here’s the latest on closures and delayed openings:

  • All Kennewick schools will start two hours late Dec. 12 due to freezing fog, lack of visibility and slick road conditions. No school breakfast will be served. Canceled classes include high school zero-hour, AM Tri-Tech Skills Center, AM ECEAP, and AM Keewaydin Discovery Center. AM sports, music and activity practices are also canceled.

  • Columbia (Burbank) School Dist. - 1 Hour Late, AM/PM Buses on snow routes. One hour late from our normal Monday Schedule

  • Richland School Dist. - 2 Hours Late, No AM preschool. School buses using regular routes. No breakfast.

  • Pasco School Dist. - No delays

  • North Franklin School Dist. - 2 Hours Late. Buses running 2 hours later than regular Tuesday-Friday bus stop times.

  • Kiona-Benton City School Dist. - 2 Hours Late. No AM Tri-Tech More Info

  • Finley School Dist. - 2 Hours Late

  • Hanford site: Non-essential day shift employees are directed to report to work at 9 a.m., at the site, including the vitrification plant, and at in-town facilities. Those who can telework should do so until commuting to your work location for the delayed start time. Night shift is on regular schedule for tonight.

  • Columbia Industries, Paradise Bottled Water and CI Information Management will be opening at 10 a.m. CI Community Center’s AM session will begin at 10 a.m.

  • City of Kennewick business offices will have a delayed opening of 9 a.m. on Monday. Many city services are available on-line, 24/7, at www.go2kennewick.com.

  • Benton Franklin Head Start: 2 hours late for full day/duration, No AM part day classes, Early Head Start home visits scheduled for before 10 a.m. will be rescheduled by home visitors.

Private schools

  • Bethlehem Lutheran School - 2 Hours Late. Eagles’ Nest open 8:30 More Info

  • Calvary Christian School - 2 Hours Late Daycare opens at 8:30K4 & k5 am 10:30-12:30K4 & k5 pm. 1:00-3:00 UPDATE

  • Christ the King School - 2 Hours Late. Preschool-8th Grade starting at 10:25am.

  • Heritage Preschool and Kindergarten - All Classes will operate from 10:30 - 12:30

  • Kingspoint Christian School - 2 Hours Late. No morning Extended Day. More Info

  • Liberty Christian School Tri-Cities - 2 Hours Late

  • St. Joseph’s School Kennewick - 2 Hours Late . Children’s Center opens at 8:00.AM Preschool- 10:00 AM till 11:45 AM andPM Preschool- 1:15 PM till 3:00 PM.

For a full list around the region check here:

Mid-Columbia School Delays & Closures

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