Washington high schools falling behind on foreign language requirements for college
Right now, there’s no state mandate on foreign languages. But most four-year colleges have strict admissions requirements that include taking multiple years of foreign language.
Right now, there’s no state mandate on foreign languages. But most four-year colleges have strict admissions requirements that include taking multiple years of foreign language.
Survive The Sound: Game brings plight of Puget Sound steelhead to the classroom
Scientific data about steelhead migration in Puget Sound might not sound like an exciting topic to some students, but one non-profit is working to change that, using a unique game to bring awareness to the declining population of salmon and steelhead.
Scientific data about steelhead migration in Puget Sound might not sound like an exciting topic to some students, but one non-profit is working to change that, using a unique game to bring awareness to the declining population of salmon and steelhead.
Police to parents: Talk to your kids about not making threats at school
With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.
With school security a top priority, Tacoma police say every single threat is fully investigated. That includes one made last week by a 10-year-old student who threatened to shoot up an elementary school.
Durkan aims to fulfill free-college promise by 2020
Mayor Jenny Durkan, Seattle Colleges Chancellor Shouan Pan and Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland, signed a partnership agreement Wednesday which allows for the expansion of the Seattle Promise Program which aims to provide free community college tuition to high school students.
Mayor Jenny Durkan, Seattle Colleges Chancellor Shouan Pan and Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland, signed a partnership agreement Wednesday which allows for the expansion of the Seattle Promise Program which aims to provide free community college tuition to high school students.
New Washington law allows hungry students to get 'Breakfast After the Bell'
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
The popularity of a program which allows students to eat breakfast in the classroom prompted a new law in Washington.
Teacher holds snow-day English class live on Facebook
An English teacher at Raleigh-Egypt High School in Memphis didn't let a few snow days keep her from helping students with their class assignment.
An English teacher at Raleigh-Egypt High School in Memphis didn't let a few snow days keep her from helping students with their class assignment.
WSU community stunned, grieves after QB Tyler Hilinski's apparent suicide
Police said Tuesday night that Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said Tuesday night that Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Twitter suspends former WSU College Republicans president
Twitter has suspended the account of the former president of the Washington State University College Republicans who resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Twitter has suspended the account of the former president of the Washington State University College Republicans who resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mike Leach's 2-minute rant on how to survive your wedding (video)
The Apple Cup is Saturday and in advance of the big game, WSU coach Mike Leach is talking to reporters.
The Apple Cup is Saturday and in advance of the big game, WSU coach Mike Leach is talking to reporters.
Former WSU football player charged with murder in wife's death
SALT LAKE CITY -- Prosecutors say a former professional football player sliced his wife's neck and then crawled on the ground outside their rented Utah condominium before flagging down a police officer.Murder charges filed Monday against 46-year-old Anthony D.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Prosecutors say a former professional football player sliced his wife's neck and then crawled on the ground outside their rented Utah condominium before flagging down a police officer.Murder charges filed Monday against 46-year-old Anthony D.
Two injured in shooting near Washington State University campus
PULLMAN, Wash. -- The Pullman Police Department is investigating a shooting near the Washington State University campus.The incident happened off of the Pullman campus in the 1000 block of Duncan Lane early Sunday morning.Pullman Police officers were responding to a noise complaint when they heard two gunshots.Police said two people received non-life threatening injuries in the shooting.A 19-year-old male had a wound to his right torso and a 17-year-old male with a wound to his arm.An investigation revealed a group of people attending a party in the area surrounded a vehicle trying to leave the area.
PULLMAN, Wash. -- The Pullman Police Department is investigating a shooting near the Washington State University campus.The incident happened off of the Pullman campus in the 1000 block of Duncan Lane early Sunday morning.Pullman Police officers were responding to a noise complaint when they heard two gunshots.Police said two people received non-life threatening injuries in the shooting.A 19-year-old male had a wound to his right torso and a 17-year-old male with a wound to his arm.An investigation revealed a group of people attending a party in the area surrounded a vehicle trying to leave the area.
WSU announces budget cuts to deal with $30M deficit
Washington State University is announcing big budget cuts to reduce an estimated $30 million annual deficit.
Washington State University is announcing big budget cuts to reduce an estimated $30 million annual deficit.
Washington State University eyes composting human remains
Washington State University wants to start a pilot program to test methods of decomposing human bodies that could offer an alternative to burial or cremation.
Washington State University wants to start a pilot program to test methods of decomposing human bodies that could offer an alternative to burial or cremation.
WSU student arrested in connection with bomb threats at dorm
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Police at Washington State University have arrested a student in connection with a series of bomb threats recently made against Stimson Hall.Campus police arrested 18-year-old Jose Andres Tecuatl on three counts of threatening to bomb and three counts of felony harassment.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Police at Washington State University have arrested a student in connection with a series of bomb threats recently made against Stimson Hall.Campus police arrested 18-year-old Jose Andres Tecuatl on three counts of threatening to bomb and three counts of felony harassment.
School supply showdown: Who has the best prices?
TACOMA, Wash -- It's a math problem no parent likes to solve.The school supply shopping list.“They get bigger.
TACOMA, Wash -- It's a math problem no parent likes to solve.The school supply shopping list.“They get bigger.
Swastikas and bomb threat prompt WSU dorm evacuation
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of students were evacuated from a dormitory at Washington State University after students reported vandals had scratched several swastikas and a vague bomb threat onto the walls.The Spokesman-Review says the graffiti was reported about 10 p.m. Monday.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of students were evacuated from a dormitory at Washington State University after students reported vandals had scratched several swastikas and a vague bomb threat onto the walls.The Spokesman-Review says the graffiti was reported about 10 p.m. Monday.
WSU student says 'ridiculous totalitarian people' aiming for expulsion after Charlottesville appearance
The former president of the Washington State University College Republicans says he resigned this week because he didn’t want to be a distraction for the group, not because he did anything wrong in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend.
The former president of the Washington State University College Republicans says he resigned this week because he didn’t want to be a distraction for the group, not because he did anything wrong in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend.
WSU College Republicans president resigns after attending rally in Charlottesville
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The president of the Washington State University College Republicans has resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that included neo-Nazis and members of the Ku Klux Klan.Former vice president and now president of the campus group, Amir Rezamand, told KREM-TV (https://goo.gl/Ak2D6K) that James Allsup had resigned.His resignation came after the College Republicans National Committee released a statement calling on all leaders in College Republicans who "support or condone these events" to resign.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The president of the Washington State University College Republicans has resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that included neo-Nazis and members of the Ku Klux Klan.Former vice president and now president of the campus group, Amir Rezamand, told KREM-TV (https://goo.gl/Ak2D6K) that James Allsup had resigned.His resignation came after the College Republicans National Committee released a statement calling on all leaders in College Republicans who "support or condone these events" to resign.
Washington State University tuition to climb 2.2% this year
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State University Board of Regents has voted to raise undergraduate tuition 2.2 percent for the coming school year.Wednesday's vote means undergraduates will see their tuition increase by $103 per semester for the academic year that begins Aug. 21.The new full-time, annual tuition rate for resident undergraduates will be $9,530.Tuition at WSU has remained flat or declined for resident undergraduate students for the past four years.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State University Board of Regents has voted to raise undergraduate tuition 2.2 percent for the coming school year.Wednesday's vote means undergraduates will see their tuition increase by $103 per semester for the academic year that begins Aug. 21.The new full-time, annual tuition rate for resident undergraduates will be $9,530.Tuition at WSU has remained flat or declined for resident undergraduate students for the past four years.
Biology test no longer required for high school diploma in Washington
The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.
The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.