White House relieves $1.2B worth of student loans
New this morning, President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loans. This benefits more than 150,000 borrowers.
New this morning, President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loans. This benefits more than 150,000 borrowers.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
Washington paraeducators rally for respect, higher pay
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
4 student deaths at Highline High School shakes community: ‘These are somebody's babies’
Students at Highline High School in Burien are dealing with an imaginable emotional weight for the fourth time this year, as yet another student has died.
Students at Highline High School in Burien are dealing with an imaginable emotional weight for the fourth time this year, as yet another student has died.
Latest Special Election results give clearer picture to school districts struggling to pass measures
When repairing, maintaining and constructing schools in Washington, it’s up to local taxpayers to share the costs with districts. The challenge is getting voters to approve levies and bonds that would pay for it.
When repairing, maintaining and constructing schools in Washington, it’s up to local taxpayers to share the costs with districts. The challenge is getting voters to approve levies and bonds that would pay for it.
Washington 2024 Special Election results: See how local measures fared on the ballot
See the latest results for education measures, as well as a minimum wage raise in Renton, for the 2024 Special Election in Washington.
See the latest results for education measures, as well as a minimum wage raise in Renton, for the 2024 Special Election in Washington.
North Kitsap superintendent suspected of stealing campaign signs prior to special election
Trail cameras recorded a person damaging and stealing campaign signs in Kitsap County ahead of the Feb. 13 special election. The top suspect under investigation is Laurynn Evans, the North Kitsap School District Superintendent.
Trail cameras recorded a person damaging and stealing campaign signs in Kitsap County ahead of the Feb. 13 special election. The top suspect under investigation is Laurynn Evans, the North Kitsap School District Superintendent.
Washington 2024 Special Election: Breaking down this year's ballot measures
Nearly $2 billion in school improvements is on the ballot in the Tuesday special election.
Nearly $2 billion in school improvements is on the ballot in the Tuesday special election.
WA legislation aims to hire more paraeducators
Senate Bill 5882 is pushing for $770 million over the next three years primarily to hire more paraeducators.
Senate Bill 5882 is pushing for $770 million over the next three years primarily to hire more paraeducators.
$650 million on upcoming ballot for Tacoma Public Schools
On Tuesday, $1.7 billion will be on the ballot for four western Washington school districts that say their campuses need major repairs and expansion.
On Tuesday, $1.7 billion will be on the ballot for four western Washington school districts that say their campuses need major repairs and expansion.
Local daycare teacher fired after giving kids melatonin
A Seattle daycare teacher was just fired for allegedly drugging infants in secret.
A Seattle daycare teacher was just fired for allegedly drugging infants in secret.
SPD asks for $5 million for software to help catch online child predators
The Seattle Police Department is hoping to raise $5 million in donations and grants, to better protect our kids from online predators.
The Seattle Police Department is hoping to raise $5 million in donations and grants, to better protect our kids from online predators.
After 'massive' budget deficit, Marysville parents & educators protest extension of superintendent's contract
A group of educators, coaches, parents and students protested outside the Marysville School District Board meeting against the possibility of a contract extension for the school superintendent, Zachary Robbins.
A group of educators, coaches, parents and students protested outside the Marysville School District Board meeting against the possibility of a contract extension for the school superintendent, Zachary Robbins.
Orting School District warning parents of suspicious-looking man who asked a student to go home with him
The Orting School District issued a warning to parents regarding an incident involving a man dressed in all black and wearing sunglasses who asked a student if they wanted to get into his car and come back home with him.
The Orting School District issued a warning to parents regarding an incident involving a man dressed in all black and wearing sunglasses who asked a student if they wanted to get into his car and come back home with him.
Puyallup schools seek ‘critical’ infrastructure upgrades with capital levy
The sixth-largest school district in Washington hopes voters will finally approve its proposal to restore, improve and replace its failing systems and infrastructure.
The sixth-largest school district in Washington hopes voters will finally approve its proposal to restore, improve and replace its failing systems and infrastructure.
Bill to create land trust for child care
A bill making its way through the state legislature would create revenue for childcare while working to protect forests and curb carbon emissions.
A bill making its way through the state legislature would create revenue for childcare while working to protect forests and curb carbon emissions.
Edmonds school zone speed cameras in effect
Starting Monday, drivers will have to fork over $150 if they are caught speeding near four schools in Edmonds.
Starting Monday, drivers will have to fork over $150 if they are caught speeding near four schools in Edmonds.
WA Senate bill to establish network for student mental, behavioral health
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
WA bill to ban phones in classrooms
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban cell phones in classrooms. That's being discussed in the education committee today.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban cell phones in classrooms. That's being discussed in the education committee today.