WSU to end ?personal or philosophical? vaccine exemptions
Students at Washington State University have less than a month to comply to vaccination requirements ? Students may still request a religious or medical exemption.
Students at Washington State University have less than a month to comply to vaccination requirements ? Students may still request a religious or medical exemption.
UW Medicine rescheduling elective surgeries as COVID cases surge
Surge in delta variant cases and hospitalizations leads UW Medicine to push back non-urgent surgeries.
Surge in delta variant cases and hospitalizations leads UW Medicine to push back non-urgent surgeries.
WSU to end ‘personal or philosophical’ vaccine exemptions
Washington State University has announced students will soon no longer be able to cite a "personal or philosophical" exemption to the school’s requirement that all who attend get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Washington State University has announced students will soon no longer be able to cite a "personal or philosophical" exemption to the school’s requirement that all who attend get a COVID-19 vaccine.
State Superintendent asks Inslee to require COVID-19 vaccination for K?12 school employees
Chris Reykdal requests that Gov. Jay Inslee mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for all K-12 school employees ? the governor has no plans to announce new requirements this week.
Chris Reykdal requests that Gov. Jay Inslee mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for all K-12 school employees ? the governor has no plans to announce new requirements this week.
State Superintendent wants Inslee to require COVID-19 vaccination for K–12 school employees
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal requested on Thursday that Gov. Jay Inslee issue an executive order to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations among all employees working in K-12 schools.
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal requested on Thursday that Gov. Jay Inslee issue an executive order to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations among all employees working in K-12 schools.
Coping with anxiety as kids go back to in person learning
In just several weeks, school districts will be welcoming students back in-person full-time.
In just several weeks, school districts will be welcoming students back in-person full-time.
Some state lawmakers, school districts push back against mask mandates in classrooms
When Washington students return to the classroom this fall, they will be required to wear a mask under Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide mandate.
When Washington students return to the classroom this fall, they will be required to wear a mask under Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide mandate.
Battle over school mask mandate in Washington state
Some lawmakers have challenged Gov. Jan Inslee's mask mandate, and one school said they will make mask-wearing optional, risking a fine.
Some lawmakers have challenged Gov. Jan Inslee's mask mandate, and one school said they will make mask-wearing optional, risking a fine.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Could Delta variant impact return to in person learning for Washington schools?
With hospitalizations going up across the nation, including at Seattle Children’s Hospital, the question is what impacts, if any, could we see for schools this fall?
With hospitalizations going up across the nation, including at Seattle Children’s Hospital, the question is what impacts, if any, could we see for schools this fall?
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Seattle Public Schools not offering virtual learning option for grades 6-12
Seattle Public Schools announced virtual learning will not be offered to students in middle and high school this upcoming school year due to low enrollment.
Seattle Public Schools announced virtual learning will not be offered to students in middle and high school this upcoming school year due to low enrollment.
June Daugherty, former Washington women’s basketball coach, dies at 64
June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.
June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women’s basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died. She was 64.
Future of nursing looks bright, but current shortage is more severe following pandemic
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
A nursing shortage has historically been an issue, but a local nurse and educator said it’s become more severe and uniform during the pandemic.
Seattle's Montlake Bridge to temporarily close
The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.
The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.
Montlake Bridge closure ahead
Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.
Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.
Spokane school district releases report on cotton-cleaning lesson controversy
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.