History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Bodycam video shows deputies, K9 finding gun that prompted lockdown
We’re getting a closer look at how deputies tracked down a teen believed to be armed with a gun at Cedarcrest Middle School in Spanaway last week.
We’re getting a closer look at how deputies tracked down a teen believed to be armed with a gun at Cedarcrest Middle School in Spanaway last week.
New state law cracking down on hazing honors WSU student who died in 2019
On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new law that cracks down on hazing. The law was named after a Washington State Student who died from hazing in 2019 while he was pledging a fraternity.
On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new law that cracks down on hazing. The law was named after a Washington State Student who died from hazing in 2019 while he was pledging a fraternity.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Former Sumner HS basketball coach charged with child rape, molestation
A former Sumner High School basketball coach has officially been charged in connection with the several accusations of sexual assault against him.
A former Sumner High School basketball coach has officially been charged in connection with the several accusations of sexual assault against him.
Tukwila school zone speed camera cites more than 60 speeding drivers in one day
Tukwila Police Department said drivers are speeding through school zones, including one in particular that has heavy foot traffic.
Tukwila Police Department said drivers are speeding through school zones, including one in particular that has heavy foot traffic.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Court denies request to lift gag order in Idaho killings
The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request by 30 news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death.
The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request by 30 news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Mukilteo School District cutting approximately 100 positions due to budget shortfalls
Mukilteo School District (MSD) has become the latest school district in western Washington to slash its budget for the upcoming school year.
Mukilteo School District (MSD) has become the latest school district in western Washington to slash its budget for the upcoming school year.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
‘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.