President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Gov. Ferguson announces new grant for WA early learning program
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a new grant to expand the state's early learning program to provide high-quality preschool access to low-income families.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Seattle Public Schools names Ben Shuldiner as new superintendent
Seattle Public Schools has named Ben Shuldiner as the singular finalist to become the district's new superintendent.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
WA feeling the impacts of national referee shortage
Local soccer leagues are dealing with a national referee shortage. Without a pool of refs available, scheduling games for kids interested in soccer becomes so much harder to do. This morning on Good Day Seattle, we spoke to a local teen referee Aarnav Bhat about the shortage.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
SNAP benefits ending: Here's what that means in WA
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
When will the power be restored in western WA? Here's what we know
Thousands of people remain without power heading into the workweek after a weekend of windy and rainy weather knocked out powerlines across the Puget Sound region.
Sexual misconduct allegations emerge against Mercer Island, WA teachers
Mercer Island High School is facing multiple sex scandals leading to anger and frustration within the district.
Flood damage cancels Emerson Elementary classes in South Seattle
A broken water line has caused "extensive damage" to Emerson Elementary School and students will be relocated as crews work to make repairs.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
UW report states federal immigration agencies accessing WA police cams
A new University of Washington report released Tuesday shows federal agencies are accessing local police department cameras, and at least two local departments say they were unaware it was happening.