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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs

The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.

Bremerton football coach fired for praying on the field reinstated into old position

The Bremerton assistant football coach who was fired for praying on the field several years ago has been reinstated to his old position with the high school, the district told FOX 13. 

WSU's Kamie Ethridge reacts to Cougs seed and draw at NCAA Women's Tournament

The WSU women are looking to win a game in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. It's their third straight trip to the Big Dance.

Disappearing parasites in Puget Sound: a bigger concern than you may think

Parasites are disappearing from Puget Sound. That may sound good, but scientists warn that it has broader consequences for the area's ecosystem, and the things we rely on within it.

1 person stabbed on UW campus

Police are investigating after a person was stabbed Thursday night on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. 

More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees

Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.

SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause

In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.