Don Hansler

Rich SemlerRichland School District Superintendent Rich Semler announced Friday that he would end his campaign for Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction according to the Tri-City Herald. Semler told the paper that he made the decision in order to spend more time with his ailing wife, who recently learned that one of her kidneys is failing.

"I've put my family second most of my career. (This is) the right thing to do," Semler said. "There will be people who are disappointed, but I think they will understand."

The Spokesman-Review's Richard Roesler has a good rundown on the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He saw all five candidates speat at the Washington State Parent-Teachers Association earlier this month, and gives a rundown of each person.

Read the full story here.