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The Chronicle

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Washington state schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and

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Tacoma News Tribune

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Elementary school evacuated in Pierce County after students find ‘unusual odor'

Staff and students evacuated an elementary school in Spanaway today because of an unusual odor. According to a post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews went to Naches Trail Elementary School in the 15000 block of Waller Road East at about 7:58 a.m. The school day had not started, but several students who had arrived early noticed the odor and then said they felt ill. Paramedics evaluated the students, then released them to their parents, the post said. Crews also monitored the air throughout the building and said people could re-enter the school safely. While investigating, crews found an illegal outdoor burn in the area, which might have caused the odor, the post said. Crews found the burn and extinguished it. “Bethel School District officials communicated with affected staff and families throughout the incident,” the post said. “Once the building was determined to be safe, students and staff were able to return to school.” CPFR is taking the opportunity to remind residents about the impacts of outdoor burning. “Burning garbage, plastics, treated wood, and other prohibited materials is illegal and releases harmful pollutants into the air. In some areas of our fire district, burning yard waste is prohibited year-round,”

Pierce County, WA · 4d

thehawkeye.org

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Lockdown rattles students and staff

MTHS went into a lockdown that resulted in the arrest of a senior on Thursday, Oct. 22 during 6th period, after reports that a student had a weapon on campus. The lockdown lasted 15 minutes, from roughly 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. In this time, administrators were able to isolate the student and their bag that contained a loaded handgun, along with unprescribed pills recovered by local police. The student was then charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school facilities, possession of a stolen firearm and knowing possession of a controlled substance with no prescription. No one was harmed during the event as the student cooperated with staff.

Mountlake Terrace, WA · 1d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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High school football playoffs roundup: Emerald Ridge runs over Eastlake

Results, recaps, stats and more from Week 10 (the Round of 32 playoffs) of the high school football season around the South Sound will be posted on this page over the weekend. FRIDAY’S GAMES (NOV. 6) EMERALD RIDGE 56, EASTLAKE 28 Emerald Ridge has plenty of capable ball carriers. Their styles vary: shifty, bruising, quick, powerful and contact-seeking. But none are as electric with the ball in their hands as Tre Robinson. Whether it was a race to the edge or flashing legit breakaway speed by turning a small gap into a long touchdown run, Eastlake had no answer for Emerald Ridge’s talented junior back on Friday night at Sparks Stadium in the Round of 32 playoffs. Robinson finished two yards shy of the school’s rushing record in a 56-28 win, racking up 274 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries. “It feels great,” Robinson said. “Just trust. Trust in my coaches, teammates, everybody around me, puts us in a great, great place.” Emerald Ridge piled up 515 yards on the ground. Quintin Gardley rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Moose Amosaia rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Emerald Ridge’s newfound success

Sammamish, WA · 3d

shorelineareanews.com

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Four Shoreline schools win grants for music programs

Four area schools, including three elementary schools and a high school, have just been awarded grants to support their music programs. Lake Forest Park, Syre and Meridian Park Elementary Schools, and Shorecrest High School all won music grants in late October. The grants, made by the Women’s University Club Foundation...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

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Voters approve Kent School District operating levy

Voters have approved the Educational Programs and Operations Levy for the Kent School District. The proposition has 53.75% (30,177 votes) in favor and 45.25% (25,964 votes) against, according to results released Nov. 9 by King County Elections. The election will be certified Dec. 3 by the Washington Secretary of State office.

Kent, WA · 21h

lakechelannow.com

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CHS Math Teacher Featured in University of Washington Newsletter

Ken Barnes’ class participates in “University of Washington in the High School” Program. information released; pictured above — Ken and Sarah Barnes. Congratulations to CHS math teacher Ken Barnes on being featured in a recent University of Washington newsletter story about the UW in the High School program.

Seattle, WA · 1d

publichealthinsider.com

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More Pay, Less Turnover: Best Starts for Kids’ pilot boosting child care worker wages improves retention

Originally published by the King County Department of Community and Human Services. New findings from the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Worker Wage Boost pilot show how increasing wages helps retain talent and keep workers in the field. Launched in early 2025, the pilot invests $29 million in the...

King County, WA · 1d

B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Highline High’s football Pirates score 53 points in home win over Lindbergh

Highline High’s football Pirates broke open a scoreless game with 20 points in the second quarter and added 20 more in the third to wallop Lindbergh 53–7 on Friday night, Nov. 6, in Burien. The Pirates took a 20–0 lead into halftime. Lindbergh scored all seven of its...

Burien, WA · 2d

Yahoo!

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Seattle schools want Google AI gone; company says Search could go with it

As Seattle Public Schools prepares to implement new technology restrictions Monday, district leaders are trying to determine whether schools will ultimately be able to separate artificial intelligence from Google Search. The question emerged after Google announced new controls for K-12 schools, saying administrators will be able to decide which AI...

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘We’re kind of suffering the consequences’: Seattle schools superintendent explains new limits on screen time and AI

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is pulling back on classroom screen time and blocking more apps and AI tools. SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said the district is fixing a problem that started during the pandemic. “I think what happened is during COVID, we just said, ‘Hey, everybody, take a laptop,’ and...

Seattle, WA · 4d

Washington State Standard

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Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and Yakima districts contend the state’s failure to meet its constitutional obligations is forcing them to rely on local levy dollars to pay day-to-day expenses, echoing […]

Yakima, WA · 1d

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History is Happening in Washington State

In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, Shoreline College (SC) will be flying a Native flag, making it the very first community and technical college to do so in Washington state. Indigenous Student Success Specialist, Amalia Akagi, and the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment will be hosting this important event in...

Shoreline, WA · 4d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They can all come in’: Seattle schools superintendent says mergers could close 10 buildings, argues plan is about education

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) could close 10 school buildings under a proposed merger plan, but SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said the goal is to improve education — not simply save money. Speaking on “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Shuldiner said the district is considering combining 21...

Seattle, WA · 5d

B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Kennedy Catholic’s football Lancers beat Arlington 62–35 to reach Class 4A state playoffs

Burien’s Kennedy Catholic’s football Lancers punched their ticket to the Class 4A state football tournament Friday, Nov. 6, beating the Arlington Eagles 62–35 at Auburn Memorial Stadium for its ninth straight win. The Lancers improved to 9–1 after going unbeaten in seven North Puget Sound League (NPSL)...

Arlington, WA · 3d

KOMO News

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Gov. Ferguson noncommittal on joining billion-dollar federal education program

WASHINGTON STATE — Gov. Bob Ferguson has not said whether Washington will join a new federal scholarship tax credit program, saying his lawyers are reviewing the rules. “We just got the actual rules, which matter for how these can be implemented, and so we’re taking a close look at those rules,” Ferguson told KOMO News. “We’ve got lawyers taking a look at it. Sometimes the rules aren’t quite as clear as we’d like it to be.”

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KOMO News

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Redmond families push back against Northshore school closure plan

REDMOND, Wash. — Redmond families are fighting back against the Northshore School District's proposal to close their neighborhood school and others with low enrollment and aging buildings. It's part of a larger plan that could shutter multiple campuses and redesign district boundaries. The district has listed Sunrise, Cottage Lake,...

Redmond, WA · 4d

thehawkeye.org

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New staff members arriving at Terrace

With the curtains closing on the 2025-26 school year, students at MTHS were informed of the retirement of three teachers: English teacher Peter White, photography and graphic design CTE teacher Angelo Comeaux and foreign language teacher Heidi Monrad. Following their departure, MTHS was introduced to several new faces on staff....

Mountlake Terrace, WA · 5d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Ex-athletic director resigns from teaching position at Pierce County high school

A new director is heading athletics at Gig Harbor High School following the abrupt departure of his predecessor. Jordan Halstead, former athletic director at Issaquah High School, started in the role Sept. 16, a district employee report on the school district’s website shows. Halstead resigned his position at IHS as of Aug. 31, per a list of employees leaving the district that the Issaquah school board approved that month. Halstead’s arrival follows the Peninsula School District’s removal of Erick Counts, who held the position for less than a month before learning on Aug. 27 that he was losing the job. The previous athletic director, Blair Suek, was hired ahead of the 2022-23 school year and resigned in June 2026 ; her predecessor, Bob Werner, had held the role since 2011. Counts then resigned his position as a part-time social studies teacher at Gig Harbor High School on Oct. 23, the district employee report shows. The district confirmed his resignation in an email to The News Tribune Tuesday. “Mr. Counts has resigned from the Peninsula School District, and his resignation was approved at last week’s board meeting on October 27,” Chief of Schools Michael Farmer wrote. “The district cannot comment further

Pierce County, WA · 6d

thehawkeye.org

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The Hawks hold rival Lynnwood scoreless in homecoming game

To kick off the annual Homecoming weekend, Friday night football is one of MTHS’s most prized traditions. Students flock to the stands, abandoning any lingering homework they may have for the weekend, just to see this very game. MTHS alumni return from all graduation years, excited for the same festivities they once experienced for the first time years ago.

Lynnwood, WA · 5d