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UW report examines the impact of the university on the state's economy

When you think of the big drivers of Washington's economy, the first things that come to mind may...

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‘Tacoma Adventures’: Sisters create children’s book about their ‘amazing, beautiful’ hometown

Julia and Nancy Glen grew up in Tacoma. Now, the sisters have captured their love for the city in...

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Seattle Public Schools’ chief of equity has first-hand experience with racial bias in class

Back in 1988, the Seattle school district had a problem on its hands. Black third graders were...

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Kaiser Permanente offers grants to school districts to address student mental health

Kaiser Permanente Washington has awarded a total of $3.4 million in grants to school districts in...

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Six Washington teens will meet with the Dalai Lama in India to discuss cultivating compassion

Natalie Gomez has a pretty good excuse for missing this week’s AP biology test. She’ll be in...

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Among school board races, first-time candidate challenges 30-year incumbent in Tacoma

A first-time candidate is giving a longtime Tacoma School Board director a run for her money,...

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Student filmmakers showcase the significance of traditional Duwamish site at Licton Springs

When Cante Remle, 12, went to Licton Springs Park recently with a group of other young Native...

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MoPOP exhibit highlights Minecraft creativity, from 'zombie pigmen' to educational uses

It's been 10 years since a Swedish developer created Minecraft, and the video game has since...

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Seattle Public Schools faces additional criticism for its food service and menu options

A month and a half into the school year, the state’s largest district continues to face criticism...

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Stanwood school to become the state’s first to issue early earthquake warnings

For parents in the Pacific Northwest, one constant fear is how safe their children will be at...

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Seattle Children's Hospital opens new facility to expand research into disease therapies

Seattle Children's Hospital has opened a new 540,000-square-foot facility in downtown Seattle as...

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Many of Washington’s foster children live with providers who lack state financial support

A new report shows that a high percentage of foster children in Washington live with providers...

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Public health officials share information about fentanyl overdoses after deaths of teens

Two teenage boys are among the people who died from opioid overdoses in recent weeks in King...

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'We the Future' exhibit in Seattle highlights the work of 10 young activists from around the country

The recent climate strike is the latest example of the ways young people are raising their voices...

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Seattle school officials propose advanced learning changes to undo institutional racism

For decades, the Seattle school district's program for academically gifted students has been...

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New group informs educators about the science of reading, teaching methods

The most recent data from a national assessment show that only 39 percent of fourth graders in...

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Young people across the Puget Sound region strike to demand action on climate change

UPDATE, Sept. 20, 6 p.m.: Adds details from strikes in Seattle and Tacoma, as well as audio of a...

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Young people across the Puget Sound region strike to demand action on climate change

UPDATE, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m.: Adds details from strikes in Seattle and Tacoma, as well as audio of...

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Young people across the Puget Sound plan climate strikes to spur political action

Elyanna Calle, a 17-year-old who lives in Lacey, takes the bus instead of cars as much as...

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'You Failed Us': High school senior's book examines the pain of racism in Seattle schools

Schools are increasingly vowing to root out racism in the education system. But people of color...

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