Schools shift to temporary remote learning model due to substantial staffing shortages
Substantial staffing shortages are affecting classrooms across the region.
Substantial staffing shortages are affecting classrooms across the region.
Seattle Public Schools reports record-high 704 COVID cases in just a week's time
New data from Seattle Public Schools reports 704 people contracted COVID-19 in just a week’s time, including 145 staff members and 643 students.
New data from Seattle Public Schools reports 704 people contracted COVID-19 in just a week’s time, including 145 staff members and 643 students.
WSU cancels classes Monday, Tuesday to allow students to safely return to Pullman
Washington State University announced that classes on Monday and Tuesday will be canceled due to the recent pass closures.
Washington State University announced that classes on Monday and Tuesday will be canceled due to the recent pass closures.
SPS middle school basketball postpones season due to regional increase in COVID cases
Seattle Public Schools announced that its winter middle school basketball season will be postponed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
Seattle Public Schools announced that its winter middle school basketball season will be postponed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
UW reduces capacity at COVID-19 test sites, reserved only for those with symptoms or exposure
Just as COVID-19 Omicron variant cases surge in western Washington, there will soon be fewer testing options available to the public.
Just as COVID-19 Omicron variant cases surge in western Washington, there will soon be fewer testing options available to the public.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
UW Medicine postpones non-urgent surgeries due to recent COVID surge
A rising number of COVID cases has led UW Medicine to postpone non-urgent surgeries.
A rising number of COVID cases has led UW Medicine to postpone non-urgent surgeries.
WSU vs. UW basketball game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
Wednesday evening’s Apple Cup of basketball between the Washington State Cougars and University of Washington Huskies in Pullman is postponed.
Wednesday evening’s Apple Cup of basketball between the Washington State Cougars and University of Washington Huskies in Pullman is postponed.
Local school district plans for possibility of remote learning in January due to Omicron
Just as K-12 students and staff begin to settle into winter break, the largest school district in the state shared that remote learning could be on the horizon in January due to the Omicron variant.
Just as K-12 students and staff begin to settle into winter break, the largest school district in the state shared that remote learning could be on the horizon in January due to the Omicron variant.
UW to return to online learning for start of 2022
Students at the University of Washington will wait a little longer to return to campus after the holidays.
Students at the University of Washington will wait a little longer to return to campus after the holidays.
SPS to continue in-person learning, but are closely watching omicron variant
Despite growing concerns of the omicron variant, Seattle Public Schools will still continue with in-person learning—for now.
Despite growing concerns of the omicron variant, Seattle Public Schools will still continue with in-person learning—for now.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
UW to return to online learning for start of 2022 as Omicron cases rise
The University of Washington is going back to online learning for the start of winter quarter, due to rising cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The University of Washington is going back to online learning for the start of winter quarter, due to rising cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
University of Washington to return to online learning for start of 2022 as Omicron cases rise
The University of Washington is going back to online learning for the start of winter quarter, due to rising cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The University of Washington is going back to online learning for the start of winter quarter, due to rising cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Monroe School District superintendent placed on leave amid protests over racism, equity
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Monroe School District superintendent placed on leave amid protests over racism, equity
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Less than a week after students walked out of Monroe High School in protest of ongoing concerns over racism, equity and how the school district's leadership has handled those concerns, the superintendent is on leave.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
COVID-19 outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments
State health officials are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak traced to high school wrestling tournaments. From from coaches to players to spectators in the stands, dozens of cases are now impacting several counties in Western Washington.
State health officials are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak traced to high school wrestling tournaments. From from coaches to players to spectators in the stands, dozens of cases are now impacting several counties in Western Washington.
Monroe school union president calls on superintendent to step down over district's racism allegations
On Monday morning, students walked out of class at Monroe High School. By Monday night, the school district’s union president publicly asked for the superintendent to step down.
On Monday morning, students walked out of class at Monroe High School. By Monday night, the school district’s union president publicly asked for the superintendent to step down.
Monroe students walk out in protest over racism allegations
Monroe High School students are protesting after several recent allegations of racism on campus. The school district is dealing with several allegations, some involving students and another involving the principal.
Monroe High School students are protesting after several recent allegations of racism on campus. The school district is dealing with several allegations, some involving students and another involving the principal.