One man takes on state government and wins after passage of 3 voter initiatives
Three of six conservative-backed ballot initiatives have passed and will be adopted in Washington state after the legislative session on Monday. The fate of the three remaining initiatives will be left to voters on the Nov. 2024 ballot.
Three of six conservative-backed ballot initiatives have passed and will be adopted in Washington state after the legislative session on Monday. The fate of the three remaining initiatives will be left to voters on the Nov. 2024 ballot.
Former Husky football player alleges medical negligence in lawsuit against UW
A former University of Washington football player is suing the college, claiming medical negligence relating to the rehabilitation of an ACL injury resulted in another ACL injury for the player.
A former University of Washington football player is suing the college, claiming medical negligence relating to the rehabilitation of an ACL injury resulted in another ACL injury for the player.
Monroe teacher accused of sexual misconduct with student, police suspect more victims
Police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between a teacher and student at Monroe High School.
Police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct between a teacher and student at Monroe High School.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
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
EDITOR’S NOTE (Aug. 6, 2026): Misdemeanor theft charges against former North Kitsap School District Superintendent Laurynn Evans were dismissed after she successfully completed a pretrial diversion program, an order of dismissal from Kitsap County District Court states. Court records said that any posted bail or bond was exonerated following the State of Washington’s motion to dismiss the case.
EDITOR’S NOTE (Aug. 6, 2026): Misdemeanor theft charges against former North Kitsap School District Superintendent Laurynn Evans were dismissed after she successfully completed a pretrial diversion program, an order of dismissal from Kitsap County District Court states. Court records said that any posted bail or bond was exonerated following the State of Washington’s motion to dismiss the case.
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.