Burglary is a property crime; however, it can feel very personal to those who have been victims. The thought that a stranger was inside their home is unnerving for anyone who has suffered a …

Thanks to the handy reporting of the Benton County News’ own Tim Hennagir – a grizzled veteran in the newspaper industry – readers have learned that the newly elected Benton County …

They goad us into joining them in the “What kind of weather we’ll have this season” game, especially asking, “How’s Mother Nature going to treat us this winter?” …

Educationally, we know having high expectations of students results in increased performance and achievement. Expecting students to do better, strive for excellence and maximize their potential is …

In a world constantly fighting for our attention, we often find ourselves distracted without being privy to our inattentiveness. While troubling, it is no surprise.  Humanity’s concrete …

Living a lengthy time in a small geographical area can shorten the list of local persons with whom one has made contact over a lifetime, but for an obscure reason, they remain vaguely familiar …

A question we often receive is whether we assess too much. While it is true we have a variety of assessments that are formally provided and a few that are required, we utilize assessment results …