‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
'Moving the dial on equity:' Seattle middle school parents rally around music program as budget cuts loom
This week, parents and students stood before the Seattle Public School Board pleading their case to keep jazz band alive at Washington Middle School. Word of cutting one of the school’s music teachers got out, and the school community was quick to react.
This week, parents and students stood before the Seattle Public School Board pleading their case to keep jazz band alive at Washington Middle School. Word of cutting one of the school’s music teachers got out, and the school community was quick to react.
WSU offers volunteer opportunities to end statewide wildlife rehabilitator shortage
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.
Washington clinics conducting nationwide trial for vaccine to treat canine cancer
Learning that your dog has cancer is devastating, but a vaccine being tested in Washington could give you more time with your pet.
Learning that your dog has cancer is devastating, but a vaccine being tested in Washington could give you more time with your pet.
Sumner HS basketball players plan to file lawsuit against district, former coach for alleged sexual abuse
Four Sumner High School basketball players and their parents plan to sue the school's former head basketball coach Jacob Jackson and the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District over claims of sexual assault.
Four Sumner High School basketball players and their parents plan to sue the school's former head basketball coach Jacob Jackson and the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District over claims of sexual assault.
UW research team tests app to support survivors of recent sexual assault
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine said an early test of an app for people who have recently experienced sexual assault showed promise in preventing post-traumatic stress from the assault.
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine said an early test of an app for people who have recently experienced sexual assault showed promise in preventing post-traumatic stress from the assault.
University of Washington students creating early-detection endometriosis test
While there is no cure for endometriosis a group of students at the University of Washington are interested in creating a test that could detect endometriosis early on.
While there is no cure for endometriosis a group of students at the University of Washington are interested in creating a test that could detect endometriosis early on.
'We just want our kids to feel safe:' Parents send letter to Seattle Public Schools after deadly shooting
More than four months after a deadly shooting at a Seattle public school, parents say they feel their voices are not being heard.
More than four months after a deadly shooting at a Seattle public school, parents say they feel their voices are not being heard.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
Student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher at Edmonds middle school
A student has been arrested from Alderwood Middle School after being accused of assaulting and injuring an educator there on Wednesday.
A student has been arrested from Alderwood Middle School after being accused of assaulting and injuring an educator there on Wednesday.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Here's when UW says its campus cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom
Due to a colder-than-normal start to spring, the famous cherry tree blossoms at the University of Washington campus will be blooming a bit later than usual.
Due to a colder-than-normal start to spring, the famous cherry tree blossoms at the University of Washington campus will be blooming a bit later than usual.
'It's going to be a rough transition'; Washington schools grapple with looming budget crisis
Local schools are warning of a looming budget crisis. Whether it's layoffs or consolidations—everything seems to be on the table at districts across Western Washington.
Local schools are warning of a looming budget crisis. Whether it's layoffs or consolidations—everything seems to be on the table at districts across Western Washington.
Deaf family suing Northshore SD over treatment of special needs child
A deaf family is suing Northshore School District for how teachers and staff handled their kindergartner with special needs.
A deaf family is suing Northshore School District for how teachers and staff handled their kindergartner with special needs.
Bellevue school board votes to consolidate 2 elementary schools due to low enrollment
Earlier this year, the district proposed consolidating three elementary schools to save costs due to low enrollment. The school board voted to approve a modified consolidation of two schools instead of three.
Earlier this year, the district proposed consolidating three elementary schools to save costs due to low enrollment. The school board voted to approve a modified consolidation of two schools instead of three.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.