Washington youth not getting enough exercise, report finds
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Kitsap County school bus crashes into utility truck, bus driver injured
A school bus driver was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after the bus crashed into a tree service utility truck in an unincorporated area of Poulsbo.
A school bus driver was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after the bus crashed into a tree service utility truck in an unincorporated area of Poulsbo.
Washington schools appeal for votes on special election levies
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Several schools propose levies for special election
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on February 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on February 8.
Former UW, NFL player charged in Pierce County with assaulting ex-girlfriend, making threats
Former University of Washington and NFL tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 29, is accused of beating his ex-girlfriend in Pierce County and threatening people.
Former University of Washington and NFL tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, 29, is accused of beating his ex-girlfriend in Pierce County and threatening people.
2 bills call for higher penalties for hazing after death of WSU fraternity pledge
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
UW Medicine reopens COVID test sites in Ballard, Lake Sammamish
UW Medicine is reopening two COVID-19 testing sites in the Puget Sound region, after closing them due to capacity concerns.
UW Medicine is reopening two COVID-19 testing sites in the Puget Sound region, after closing them due to capacity concerns.
Everett to open tuition-free pre-school in the fall
This week the City of Everett announced a new opportunity for lower-income families to get free child care.
This week the City of Everett announced a new opportunity for lower-income families to get free child care.
University language guide says 'grandfather,' 'housekeeping,' 'spirit animal' are 'problematic' words
A University of Washington language guide is calling everyday words used by Americans "problematic."
A University of Washington language guide is calling everyday words used by Americans "problematic."
University of Washington to return to in-person learning
The University of Washington will return to in-person learning at the end of January after starting winter quarter online because of an omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases.
The University of Washington will return to in-person learning at the end of January after starting winter quarter online because of an omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases.
UW researchers develop new, highly-accurate COVID-19 test
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
UW researchers develop fast, highly-accurate COVID-19 test
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
University of Washington researchers have developed a new, quick COVID-19 test that they say matches the accuracy of PCR tests.
Father speaks out after video shows Black student athlete being called slurs during game
A father in Lacey is speaking out against racism after his son was the victim of a derogatory video.
A father in Lacey is speaking out against racism after his son was the victim of a derogatory video.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
'We are not going to let this go:' Issaquah parents and players fight to get coach reinstated
A movement is underway to get a basketball coach back on the court at Issaquah High School.
A movement is underway to get a basketball coach back on the court at Issaquah High School.
Washington students’ test scores drop significantly
Washington students took their first state exams since the pandemic began last fall and their scored dropped.
Washington students took their first state exams since the pandemic began last fall and their scored dropped.
SPS reports more COVID cases in past 2 weeks than across entire pandemic
Seattle Public Schools reported more COVID-19 infections in the past two weeks than in the entirety of the pandemic.
Seattle Public Schools reported more COVID-19 infections in the past two weeks than in the entirety of the pandemic.
Student-led walkout calls for increased COVID-19 safety measures in Seattle schools
Students in Seattle joined others across the country participating in "sickouts" and "walkouts" to demonstrate their call for increased COVID-19 safety measures in schools.
Students in Seattle joined others across the country participating in "sickouts" and "walkouts" to demonstrate their call for increased COVID-19 safety measures in schools.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.