News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
News Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2023 / Updated: September 22, 2023
Politics Could the next King County Elections Director be an election denier? Doug Basler, challenging incumbent Julie Wise, is among the 68% of Republicans who question the 2020 election. by Venice Buhain / October 16, 2023
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
News 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the hot seat at WA school district District committee criticizes the book's language and says the way it handles race issues is problematic. by Venice Buhain / January 24, 2022 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 25
News How will Seattle Public Schools pay for the new teacher contract? The district faces a shortfall that nears $200M over three years if it doesn't find a new source of money. by Venice Buhain / September 29, 2022
News WA schools ask for more time to spend $2.6B in COVID relief Programs to address students’ social-emotional needs rely on continued access to the funds, superintendents say. by Brandon Block & Venice Buhain / September 27, 2022
News WA students can now take excused mental health days With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days. by Venice Buhain / September 16, 2022
News Bellevue parents say consolidating schools is an equity issue Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts. by Venice Buhain / February 2, 2023