Lake Washington students in grades 6-12 will not return to in-person learning this school year
Parents whose kids attend school in the second largest district in the state are outraged and ready to send a message.
Parents whose kids attend school in the second largest district in the state are outraged and ready to send a message.
Gov. Inslee signs measure waiving some graduation requirements for individual students
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency, like the current coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle teachers’ union balks at school return plan
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW softball catcher Morganne Flores earns Seattle Sports Star of the Year nomination
For UW softball catcher, Morganne Flores, she's soaking up every moment being a part of the team.
For UW softball catcher, Morganne Flores, she's soaking up every moment being a part of the team.
Demand for private schools leads to waitlist pool and expansion amid uncertainty for some public schools
It’s the type of noise we don’t hear as often, the bustle of kids outside a school playground.
It’s the type of noise we don’t hear as often, the bustle of kids outside a school playground.
Fife primary school halts in-person learning after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
Washington schools find unique ways to adapt to in-person learning
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
Police recommend charges in WSU frat alcohol poisoning death
Through interviews, police learned that the night Samuel Martinez died was "Big/Little Night," an event when older fraternity members called "bigs" for "big brother" join their "littles" in drinking.
Through interviews, police learned that the night Samuel Martinez died was "Big/Little Night," an event when older fraternity members called "bigs" for "big brother" join their "littles" in drinking.
Peninsula School District welcoming 6th graders back to classrooms
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Classroom instruction is expanding and this time for sixth graders in the South Sound.
Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Washington state bill advances that would ban Native American mascots at schools
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
Seattle Public Schools delays return to in-person learning
Seattle Public Schools pushed back a start date for in-person learning, meaning some preschool, kindergarten and first grade students will stay home at least a week longer than expected.
Seattle Public Schools pushed back a start date for in-person learning, meaning some preschool, kindergarten and first grade students will stay home at least a week longer than expected.
Seattle Public Schools delay classroom return until at least March 8
Seattle Public Schools is delaying a return to the classroom for its youngest students during the coronavirus pandemic by at least a week because it has yet to reach an agreement with the teachers’ union.
Seattle Public Schools is delaying a return to the classroom for its youngest students during the coronavirus pandemic by at least a week because it has yet to reach an agreement with the teachers’ union.
Administrators says hundreds of UW students were reckless during maskless party
The University of Washington has launched an investigation into a massive party involving hundreds of maskless students last Saturday in an off-campus alleyway.
The University of Washington has launched an investigation into a massive party involving hundreds of maskless students last Saturday in an off-campus alleyway.
UW to study ancient coins seized at US-Canada border
Dozens of ancient coins seized in 2017 at the U.S.-Canada border in Blaine have been transferred to the University of Washington to be studied, authorities said.
Dozens of ancient coins seized in 2017 at the U.S.-Canada border in Blaine have been transferred to the University of Washington to be studied, authorities said.
Parents and Teachers concerned about students returning to classroom
"I’m fearful. She is going to be eating lunch there, unmasked, with up to 14 or 15 other kids in the classroom. Adults aren’t allowed to do that, 14 or 15 different households mixing in one space."
"I’m fearful. She is going to be eating lunch there, unmasked, with up to 14 or 15 other kids in the classroom. Adults aren’t allowed to do that, 14 or 15 different households mixing in one space."
High school senior, freshman stay resilient through year of lost essential school experiences
A Mt. Si High School senior and freshman stay resilient after a year of lost essential school experiences during the pandemic.
A Mt. Si High School senior and freshman stay resilient after a year of lost essential school experiences during the pandemic.
New resource for students struggling during the pandemic
The new tutoring service is surprisingly affordable.
The new tutoring service is surprisingly affordable.
UK coronavirus variant confirmed at UW
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
UW nursing school creates first-of-its-kind Center for Antiracism
More than six months after health departments in King and Pierce counties declared racism a public health crisis, the University of Washington School of Nursing is launching a Center for Antiracism to combat racial discrimination in health care.
More than six months after health departments in King and Pierce counties declared racism a public health crisis, the University of Washington School of Nursing is launching a Center for Antiracism to combat racial discrimination in health care.