Education 'We are not going backward.' Washington schools chief tells districts to maintain DEI programs despite Trump threat Washington’s top education leader says schools shouldn’t make any changes in response to the Trump administration’s recent edict to axe diversity initiatives by the end of the month. Sami West
Education Are Seattle schools failing highly capable students? Parents raise concerns Seattle parents and school board members are calling on the district to come up with a better plan for advanced learning. Sami West
Government New Washington Public Lands chief defends pause on logging ‘almost old-growth forests’ Can Washington state hold off harvesting older forests in the face of a projected $12 billion budget deficit without impacting local governments and school districts that get money from those timber sales? Libby Denkmann Alec Cowan
Education Incoming UW president promises continued focus on DEI, despite Trump’s threats The next president of the University of Washington says the school's values won't change — even as the Trump administration targests diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on college Sami West
Politics Why Washington state lawmakers are fighting over 'parents rights' again On one side are Republicans worried about state overreach, while Democrats say they want to protect the privacy of students, particularly LGBTQ kids. Jeanie Lindsay
Education How will Trump's ban on trans athletes in girls’ sports impact Washington state? Student athletes in Washington won’t see any immediate changes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Sami West
Education Some WA Head Start programs still can't access federal funds a week after short-lived freeze Some Head Start programs in Washington may be forced to shut down if their access to federal funds isn't restored soon. Sami West
Education Trans students could be banned from competing in girls’ sports in Washington state Washington may join a growing number of states limiting how transgender youth can participate in sports. Sami West
Education Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
Science New KUOW podcast takes kids behind the scenes at the Burke Hosts Paige Browning and Brandi Fullwood have fun learning and exploring Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 9 mins
