2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.

School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students

A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.

Lynden school board delays decision on ‘Charles James Kirk Day’

In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on a resolution that would establish an annual day to honor Charlie Kirk.

Technology in the WA classrooms
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Lots of new rules and possible changes when it comes to technology in the classroom.

These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds

Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.

Debate on adding police to Garfield HS
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Seattle Public Schools says students, parents and teachers have been requesting a "school engagement officer" at Garfield High School, but not everyone is on board.

WSU to begin selling beer, wine at football games
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Washington State University will launch a new pilot program allowing walk-around beer and wine sales at Gesa Field, starting with the September 20, 2025, Apple Cup game against Washington.

Robert Redford's connection to Washington State University
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Aside from Redford?s legacy in the film industry, he prioritized environmental sustainability efforts that he brought to the Palouse region through his Institute for Resource Management program in the early 1980s.

Are school cellphone bans effective?
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A new school year is underway, and more districts are trying out new restrictions on cellphones. The goal is to improve student learning and behavior, but the big questions is, are cellphone bans effective?

Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

UW anticipates underwater volcano eruption
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The University of Washington is keeping a close eye on an underwater volcano in the Pacific Northwest, believed to be getting ready to erupt.

Hundreds of Seattle students stage walkout to protest lunch changes

Hundreds of Seattle Public Schools’ students walked out of their classrooms on Monday in protest to the district’s plans to change lunch protocols.

UW study discovers fish with teeth on its forehead
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A new study from the University of Washington has discovered that the spotted ratfish, a common fish in the Puget Sound, has a toothed appendage on its forehead.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.