Rolovich sues WSU, Gov. Inslee over firing for refusing vaccine

Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Kentucky school bus crash: 7 children, driver still hospitalized

Another 11 children were treated at hospitals and released, according to the statement from Magoffin County Schools.

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision

President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.

Seattle Public Schools plans safety audit, students plan walk-out after deadly shooting

Just days after a Seattle Public Schools student was shot and killed inside his own high school building, fellow students are planning a walk-out and demonstration demanding the district and elected leadership take drastic measures to ensure their safety. 

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

2 teens arrested, could face charges for deadly shooting at Ingraham High School

Two teens are being held in connection to a deadly shooting at Ingraham High School in Seattle on Tuesday. According to King County Prosecutors, the suspected shooter was a 14-year-old boy. 

UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students

Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.

WSU police sergeant accused of sexual misconduct while on duty resigns

A Washington State University police sergeant has resigned following investigations into sexual misconduct while he was on duty. 

Back in the rankings, No. 24 Oregon St travels to Washington

It’s been nearly a decade since No. 24 Oregon State was last ranked in the AP Top 25. And even then, it was a preseason ranking that lasted all of one week after the Beavers were upset in the 2013 season opener.

Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts

The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.

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.