Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
WA school district moves to 4-day school week
The Finley School District in Benton County is moving students to a four-day school week starting this year.
The Finley School District in Benton County is moving students to a four-day school week starting this year.
Video shows mob of UW students chase man after Nazi salute
University of Washington police arrested a person Wednesday after they allegedly walked into a classroom, made a Nazi salute and shouted insults at both the instructor and students.
University of Washington police arrested a person Wednesday after they allegedly walked into a classroom, made a Nazi salute and shouted insults at both the instructor and students.
Tributes honor Jane Goodall's legacy
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
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.
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.
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.
WA teen accused of school shooting threats due in court
A Pierce County teen accused of threatening to a school shooting is set to appear in court.
A Pierce County teen accused of threatening to a school shooting is set to appear in court.
President Trump to announce Tylenol linked to autism
President Trump is expected to make a big announcement about autism on Monday.
President Trump is expected to make a big announcement about autism on Monday.
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.
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
Lots of new rules and possible changes when it comes to technology in the classroom.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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?
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?