New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Unpacking study on WA's plastic bag use
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Washington's plastic bag fee is going up next year, meant to reduce the state's reliance on plastic while promoting a greener lifestyle. But a study suggests it's up for debate whether or not it's working.

Family of Kaylee Goncalves to sue Washington State University
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The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students murdered by Bryan Kohberger, plans to sue Washington State University, where the killer was a criminology grad student.

Seattle's Harborview investigating after 6 patients get rare fungal infection

Seattle health officials and Harborview Medical Center staff are investigating the possibility of a fungal infection outbreak at the hospital, after six patients tested positive for mucormycosis.

WSU researchers developing virtual teaching assistant
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Researchers at Washington State University are using grant money from the National Science Foundation to develop a virtual teaching assistant.

Idaho murder victim's family to sue WSU
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One of the victims' families in the Idaho student murders plans to sue Washington State University.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

WSU votes to increase tuition at WA campuses

Facing enrollment decline, Washington State University regents vote to raise tuition costs again.

How to watch UW Huskies football vs. Purdue

The Washington Huskies (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) return to Husky Stadium Saturday to face the Purdue Boilermakers (2-8, 0-7), marking their first matchup since the 2002 Sun Bowl.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

UW 'Salute to Service' game on Nov. 15
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University of Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Good Day Seattle to talk about this Saturday's "Salute to Service" football game and how the school is honoring women's soccer goalkeeper Mia Hamant.

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.

Anne McCoy out as WSU athletic director
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Washington State University's athletic department is getting a major shake-up, as the school announced its athletic director Anne McCoy will no longer serve in the role.

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.