Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Here's when UW says its campus cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom
Due to a colder-than-normal start to spring, the famous cherry tree blossoms at the University of Washington campus will be blooming a bit later than usual.
'It's going to be a rough transition'; Washington schools grapple with looming budget crisis
Local schools are warning of a looming budget crisis. Whether it's layoffs or consolidations—everything seems to be on the table at districts across Western Washington.
Deaf family suing Northshore SD over treatment of special needs child
A deaf family is suing Northshore School District for how teachers and staff handled their kindergartner with special needs.
Bellevue school board votes to consolidate 2 elementary schools due to low enrollment
Earlier this year, the district proposed consolidating three elementary schools to save costs due to low enrollment. The school board voted to approve a modified consolidation of two schools instead of three.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Bremerton football coach fired for praying on the field reinstated into old position
The Bremerton assistant football coach who was fired for praying on the field several years ago has been reinstated to his old position with the high school, the district told FOX 13.
WSU's Kamie Ethridge reacts to Cougs seed and draw at NCAA Women's Tournament
The WSU women are looking to win a game in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. It's their third straight trip to the Big Dance.
Disappearing parasites in Puget Sound: a bigger concern than you may think
Parasites are disappearing from Puget Sound. That may sound good, but scientists warn that it has broader consequences for the area's ecosystem, and the things we rely on within it.
1 person stabbed on UW campus
Police are investigating after a person was stabbed Thursday night on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.