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Washington State has named its next athletic director, signaling a new era for Cougars athletics. The hire aims to stabilize the department amid realignment and financial challenges.
A Washington state man who fatally stabbed four people had a documented history of mental health issues, raising questions over treatment gaps and warning signs missed by authorities.
A Washington state school board director faces backlash for planning a sexual “pleasure” class for 9-year-olds at a local sex shop, sparking debate over education boundaries and parental rights.
Washington state’s new capital gains tax, hailed by supporters as a historic step toward taxing the super‑rich, faces legal and political challenges that could determine its fate.
Washington state has filed suit against the Trump administration’s Education Department, challenging its demand for detailed college admissions data on students’ race and sex.
Washington’s “Best States” ranking masks a harsher reality: soaring living costs, stagnant wages, and chronic education failures, a new Washington Policy Center report warns.
USAFacts breaks down how Washington’s public schools are funded, tracing dollars from state, local, and federal sources and revealing disparities between districts.
A new Tax Foundation analysis finds Washington’s proposed income tax could push the top marginal rate above 18%, intensifying debate over the state’s tax competitiveness and economic impact.
Some marijuana tax revenue in Washington does support public education, but not as fully as many voters believe. KING 5 examines where cannabis dollars really go and how schools benefit.
In 2023, Washington continued to rank among top U.S. states for educational attainment, with a high share of adults holding college degrees, Statista data show.
USAFacts reports that Washington state’s crime rate has shifted in recent years, with property and violent offenses showing differing trends across counties and major cities.
Floodwaters across Washington state began to recede Friday after days of heavy rain, dramatic rescues and mass evacuations, though officials warned lingering hazards and damage assessments were still underway.
Washington State has poured unprecedented resources into facilities, coaching and recruiting, transforming the Cougars into a resurgent force in college football relevance.
Washington state’s new law allows shelters to withhold information from estranged parents when transgender minors seek gender-affirming care, intensifying national debates over parental rights.
Washington State will require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19, officials announced, marking one of the nation’s strictest school mandates as in-person classes resume.
Four Washington school districts are under federal Title IX investigation over alleged sex-based discrimination, prompting scrutiny of their policies and compliance practices.
Four people have been arrested in Washington after an alleged hate crime attack on a trans woman, authorities said, as police investigate motives and community leaders condemn the violence.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating a possible locally acquired malaria case, working with state and federal partners to trace exposure and prevent further spread.
Washington state lost its No Child Left Behind waiver after refusing to tie teacher evaluations to student test scores, triggering stricter federal oversight and renewed accountability rules.
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