Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver

Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.

AG: Federal judge rejects SPU lawsuit to block anti-LGBTQ investigation

A federal judge rejected Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit to stop an investigation into complaints of LGBTQ discrimination.

EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses

Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.

Court docs: Bremerton coach fired for praying on the field must be reinstated by March

A Bremerton football coach who was fired for praying on the field during games must be reinstated to his former position by March of 2023 and is entitled to "reasonable attorneys' fees" from the school, according to court documents. 

US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says

Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.

California looks to remain unbeaten at home vs. Washington

The University of Washington Huskies are looking to earn their first road win of the season, while Cal tries to remain unbeaten at home on Saturday. The Golden Bears also are winless on the road but are 3-0 at Memorial Stadium.

Researchers concerned about mental health risks of dabbing, highly potent cannabis products

A group of local researchers are concerned about dabbing, fearing that in five to 10 years from now, people who use the highly concentrated form of marijuana will see significant negative effects on physical and mental health.

Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says

Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.

Missouri school where radioactive waste was found will switch to virtual learning

A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.

Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality

As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.  

$275M verdict for toxic exposures at Monroe school

A jury in King County has awarded $275 million to ten students and parents who say they suffered serious neurological injuries from chemical exposure at a school in Monroe.

How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness

Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.

Beavers host Cougars with both teams sitting at 4-2

The Washington State Cougars meet Oregon State on Saturday night in Corvallis. Both teams share identical 4-2 records at the halfway point of the season. 

Huskies host Arizona looking to snap 2-game losing streak

The University of Washington Huskies are aiming to end a two-game losing streak against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday.

Vancouver schools custodian arrested on over 100 voyeurism counts

A school custodian in Vancouver, Washington, was arrested after investigators reported finding 137 videos he had allegedly secretly filmed in restrooms over nearly a decade.

UW librarians, employees plan to go on 1-day strike Thursday

Dozens of library staff members with the University of Washington are planning to hold a one-day strike on Thursday.