UW Medicine researchers 'train' artificial intelligence to build vaccines, medications

Researchers with UW Medicine and Harvard have developed AI software to build proteins used in health science. These can be used to make vaccines, cancer treatments or even pull carbon pollution out of the air, their research suggests.

WA Supreme Court rules that trust lands are to fund schools

The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Natural Resources must manage state trust lands for the financial benefit of schools and other institutions, rejecting a claim by environmental groups that such lands should be managed to benefit all residents.

Sen. Patty Murray announces $2 million in relief for higher education

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced an additional $2 million in federal relief from the American Rescue Plan to support students pursuing higher education in Washington as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

New UW study on effective dispensing of abortion medications via telehealth services

A study from the University of Washington on clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer guidance for clinicians in a post-Roe v. Wade world.

Parents facing childcare crisis head-on as Everett business announces speedy closure

With 17 days notice that their child's early learning center was closing, dozens of families are grappling with months-long waiting lists and few short-term solutions.

Monroe's superintendent prepares to resign following controversy, district seeks interim candidate

After controversy and a months long leave, Monroe School District (MSD) Superintendent Dr. Justin Blasko is preparing to resign, according to an announcement from the school board president.

Washington charter school under audit over state funding

Washington state’s largest charter-school chain improperly received about $790,000 in state funds when it enrolled more than 60 4-year-olds in kindergarten, according to the state’s charter school oversight agency.

Monroe SD seeking public input in search for interim superintendent

While it’s not clear whether Monroe School District’s superintendent will ever return to the district following a series of controversies, a spokesperson for the district made clear on Monday that an interim superintendent will run the district in 2022-23.

Seattle's Pacific Science Center reopens to public after 2 years

The Pacific Science Center (PacSci) in Seattle announced it will reopen many of its signature experiences to the public on Wednesday, after closing its doors for more than two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Sorority ordered to refund, waive $500K in unlawful housing fees on UW students

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said national sorority Alpha Omicron Pi charged thousands in housing fees for University of Washington students during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though students were unable to access that housing.

Seattle School Board to vote on student transportation
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The school board will vote on using Zum Services Inc, an alternative bus provider that advertises itself as safer, more efficient and more reliable.

Auburn lawmaker pushes bill to keep UW, WSU in Pac-12

Washington Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, plans to introduce a bill requiring University of Washington and Washington State University to stay in their athletic conference.

50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?

Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.

Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

Gun show switches schedule to accommodate Everett graduation set at the same venue

A gun show that was set to be held in the same venue at the same time as a high school graduation this weekend has moved one of its dates to let the graduation go off without any problems.