June Daugherty, former Washington women’s basketball coach, dies at 64

June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.

Seattle's Montlake Bridge to temporarily close

The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.

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Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.

Black police officers seek $8M in University of Washington racism claim

Five Black officers with the University of Washington Police Department have filed claims of racism against the department and are seeking $8 million in damages, alleging they were routinely insulted and demeaned by co-workers and supervisors.

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Five Black police officers at the University of Washington say they have been subjected to 'unbearable' racism while employed by the department.

UW, WSU football stadiums to open at full capacity for fans this fall

Following an announcement by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, both University of Washington and Washington State University announced that home football games will operate at full capacity for fans.

College planner breaks down formula for admissions amid exam requirement changes

We are in the season of high school graduations and a time when students are really getting excited about college. But if graduation is still a ways away, it’s a good time now to get ready to set your kids up for success in this arena.

UW requiring COVID vaccines for all employees, students by the fall

The University of Washington is requiring all employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school in the fall semester.

As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out

Standardized tests are returning to the nation’s schools this spring, but millions of students will face shorter exams that carry lower stakes, and most families are being given the option to forgo testing entirely.

University of Washington to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students before fall semester

The University of Washington, the state's largest university, has joined at least three other Washington colleges in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students before the start of school this fall.

Seattle police want 'clarity' from UW after confusion over domestic violence case

The Seattle Police Department is seeking to clarify its relationship with the University of Washington after asking campus police to help locate a woman accused of making violent, racist threats against her former boyfriend.

New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally

Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.

Amid pandemic, UW still sees increase in admissions applications

If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.

Jury awards $1.4 million to UW students injured in bus crash heading to Apple Cup

A jury has awarded over $1.4 million to four University of Washington marching band students injured in a bus crash in 2018 as the group was headed to Pullman to perform at the Apple Cup. 

UW scientists tap into potential for maple syrup industry in Washington

Farmers and the University of Washington scientists are tapping into the potential for a maple syrup industry in Western Washington.

Washington hires Tina Langley as new women’s hoops coach

Washington hired Tina Langley as its new women’s basketball coach Monday, giving one of the top coaches in Conference USA over the past six seasons her first shot at leading a Power Five program.