Data shows many kindergarten families did not enroll kids this fall

Data obtained by Q13 News shows a large population of kindergarten families chose not to enroll - likely because they didn't want their children's intro to school life to be online-only.

1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19

A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rising COVID-19 infections halt expanding in-person instruction plans for South Sound schools

In Pierce County, health officials noted an increasing number of new COVID-19 cases over the past few days and that meant several school districts looking to expand in-person learning inside the classroom halted the efforts.

Puyallup School District pushes back in-person learning plan

The Puyallup School District said Thursday it is delaying its plan to bring back more students for in-person learning.

Parents scramble after Tacoma Public Schools abruptly cancels return to in-person learning

Parents with kids enrolled in the South Sound’s largest school district are now scrambling after learning a planned return to in-person instruction for this coming Monday had been cancelled.

Tacoma Public Schools delays start of in-person learning

On Thursday, Tacoma Public Schools announced it will not start in-person classes on Monday, Sept. 28 after all.

WSU researchers say invasive Asian giant hornets could spread along the West Coast

Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington. 

University of Washington student sues for tuition refund

A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of its classes online for the remainder of the year.

Digital divide leaves thousands of kids behind during remote learning

As parents and public school students settle in for remote learning this school year, many others in our state are being left behind during the pandemic.