School district, parents await vaccines for youngest family members
White House officials unveiled Tuesday it is paving the way to vaccinate every child in America from 5 to 11 years old.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Seattle Public Schools staff is 99% vaccinated, district says
Seattle Public Schools reports that, as of Monday, 99% of their staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Seattle Public Schools to suspend 142 bus routes on Monday due to staff shortage
Seattle Public Schools announced on Friday that come Monday, 142 bus routes will be suspended as the district anticipates "a significant decrease in available bus drivers following the deadline for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate that takes place on Oct. 18."
University of Washington to pay more than $800K to settle DOJ claims of grant fraud
The University of Washington has agreed to pay more than $800,000 to settle Justice Department allegations that a professor submitted false documentation relating to a highly competitive grant.
WSU head football coach Nick Rolovich seeks religious exemption from vaccine mandate
This morning we have learned WSU head coach Rolovich has applied for a religious exemption from the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Reports: WSU head football coach seeks religious exemption from COVID vaccine
Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich is trying to get a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to his mentor.
Test to Stay program reduces quarantine period for students identified as close contacts
More schools are becoming interested in a state program called "Test to Stay," according to the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Local leaders move forward with plans to replace Memorial Stadium
The iconic 74-year-old stadium may soon be getting a long-overdue facelift, thanks to a partnership between City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools.
Local families raise concerns and challenges with students quarantining at home
Families in the Monroe School District are speaking out on challenges and concerns for students who have been asked to quarantine.
Whatcom County school forced to close doors due to COVID-19 outbreak
A private school district in Whatcom County is forced to close its doors due to a COVID-19 outbreak that happened just weeks into the school year.
Whatcom County School forced to close doors due to COVID outbreak
A private school district in Whatcom County is forced to close its doors due to a COVID outbreak just weeks into the school year.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
First day of in-person school at University of Washington
It's the first day of school for thousands of students in Western Washington, and for some students, it's the first time they've been back on campus in two years.
3 former WSU frat members plead guilty to alcohol charges
Three former Washington State University fraternity members have been sentenced to eight months of probation after they pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to a minor on the same night a 19-year-old freshman died of alcohol poisoning at an initiation event.
Labor shortage impacting hot school lunches in Tacoma
If your kids are used to eating lunch provided by their public school district, you may have noticed the menu can sometimes be hard to find at all.
UW researcher finds new method to speed COVID variant tracking from weeks to hours
A researcher at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Microbiology has found a new way to speed COVID-19 variant tracking from weeks to mere hours.
Northshore School District conducting weekly COVID tests on K-12 students
The Northshore School District will be conducting weekly COVID testing on all students in grades K-12 starting Sept. 20.