Judge throws out attempted recall of Seattle School Board president A King County Superior Court judge on Monday dismissed the attempted recall of Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. Sami West
Seattle Public Schools drops contentious closure plan following months of waffling amid backlash Seattle Public Schools’ plan to shutter four schools next fall is dead — at least for now. Sami West
Seattle's Roosevelt High finally made the football playoffs, but did they recruit players to get there? Roosevelt High School in Seattle is under investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for alleged football recruiting violations as the team heads to state playoffs for the first time in a decade. Ann Dornfeld
'This is the worst.' Seattle parents, students react to school closure plans Seattle Public Schools officials are trying to ease concerns about proposals to close four elementary schools. But it's a tough sell. Sami West
Seattle School Board president faces recall effort over handling of school closures As Seattle Public Schools faces continued public backlash over proposed school closures, a group of parents is attempting to recall board President Liza Rankin. Sami West
Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to 'do the right thing' On June 6, 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was fatally shot outside Seattle's Garfield High School during lunchtime. His father, Arron, sat down with KUOW for his first media interview since Amarr's death to remember his son's life — and seek information from the public to help police solve the case. Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 6 mins
Seattle Schools pays former student record $16 million to settle Garfield coach sex abuse lawsuit Seattle Public Schools will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who says two Garfield High School coaches sexually abused her for years, the largest-ever tort claim settlement in district history. Ann Dornfeld
Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction. Sami West
4 Seattle schools up for closure revealed Seattle Public Schools leaders have named four schools they plan to shutter next year as part of an effort to alleviate a $100 million budget shortfall. Sami West
Seattle students want more mental health funding — and say in how it's spent As the city crafts its next budget, a group of Seattle students is pushing for more mental health funding — and more say in how it’s spent. Sami West
