UW students terrified after several on-campus armed robberies
University of Washington Police are asking for the community's help to solve two violent robberies that happened on campus over the weekend.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Seattle Public Schools proposal to close 20 elementary schools prompts boos from parents
As summer break approaches, many districts, including Seattle Public Schools (SPS), are grappling with budget deficits. SPS has announced that it might close around 20 elementary schools as a result.
Seattle Public Library goes offline after cyberattack
Due to a cybersecurity breach over the weekend, Seattle Public Libraries (SPL) has taken its systems offline at all 27 of its locations.
Budget woes hit Seattle, Tacoma, and Marysville schools
School districts around Puget Sound are grappling with major budget shortfalls, and in Seattle, its prompted the decision to close 20 elementary schools.
Here's the 2024 average school teacher salary in Washington state
Washington's average teacher salary exceeds the national average. Here's where it falls among the highest and lowest average teacher salaries in America.
WA 5th grader to compete in National Spelling Bee
A fifth grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Snoqualmie Elementary student to compete in National Spelling Bee
A 5th grader from Snoqualmie Elementary School will be competing the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
UW alum steers U.S. men's eight crew to 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
The U.S. men’s eight crew qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Tuesday, and there's a boy in the boat that Washingtonians need to keep an eye out for this summer.
Campaign against I-2109, which repeals the capital gains tax, launched across Washington
Educators, childcare providers, and advocates gathered in Burien, Yakima, Spokane and Vancouver to launch the NO I-2109 campaign on Wednesday.
WA's Peninsula School District bans cell phones, ignites a shift in student engagement
In a world where teenagers are inseparable from their cell phones, Peninsula School District is making a bold move: banning cell phones in classrooms and between classes.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Study reveals best way to future-proof your college degree
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
UW, protesters reach agreement to end Seattle encampment
The University of Washington and pro-Palestine demonstrators have reached an agreement to take down the encampment in the university's Quad.