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Spokane Public Schools approves $32 million purchase of a new fleet of school buses

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

Spokane Public Schools is buying its own buses as it moves toward operating its own fleet.

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Jenny Slagle appointed Spokane Public School Board president

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

The Spokane Public Schools Board has a new leader after unanimously appointing Jenny Slagle as president at Wednesday night’s meeting.

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Moses Lake School District asks court to order teachers back to classroom

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

The Moses Lake School District has filed a lawsuit to return teachers to the classroom, district Director of Public Relations Ryan Shannon said Wednesday.

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Women of the Year: Kerra Bower deploys the village to build several culturally responsive child care centers around Spokane

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

“Black history is American history, and this is what it looks like. ... We know that when students who are not Black are involved in education like this, it helps them become more global-minded. It helps them have more empathy.”

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Kids and squids: Third-graders conquer fears, learn science in squid dissection field trip

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

Fish. The ocean. Stinky.

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What the best free preschool programs reveal about child care in America

Mon., Dec. 1, 2025

NEW YORK – Megan Sewell is caught in a dilemma. Without a job, she can’t afford day care. But without day care, she can’t find a job.

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International students facilitate cultural, religious exchange at Spokane universities

Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

International students on American campuses immerse themselves in major changes – from a new culture to new weather patterns.

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Spokane Public Schools again to consider ‘systemic shift’ toward buying its own fleet of buses

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 19, 2025

It is well understood that the wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round; evidently, so do conversations around buying the things.

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University of Washington pumps $10 million donation into AI

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 19, 2025

The University of Washington unveiled its new initiative Tuesday to spearhead the college's approach to artificial intelligence.

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Which area school has the most lead in its water fixtures? State testing sheds light

Wed., Nov. 19, 2025

The state recently finished its first round of lead testing in Spokane Public Schools water fixtures, finding around 260 sinks and water fountains at 37 schools that tested above the legal threshold for lead in school water.

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WSU raises tuition, keeping university the most expensive public school in the state as enrollment falls

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

Washington State University students will be asked to pay more next year for an education that already is the most expensive among the state’s public colleges.

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The 24-day countdown begins for Adams Elementary staff and students to vacate the school for the final time

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 12, 2025

It’s been a long time coming.

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Chimacum High School band surprised with chance to perform in D.C.

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 13, 2025

As word spread of a big announcement at Chimacum High School’s annual Veterans Day celebration this week, students started guessing. A trip to a Disney theme park? Would they need a lot of gas money to get to wherever they were heading? The big news: The high school’s Cowboys marching band will participate in next year’s National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., to mark the ...

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Why WA community colleges are about to see their funding change

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 10, 2025

SEATTLE – At Spokane Community College, President Jenni Martin is preparing for a $7 million budget reduction over the next six years. A three-hour drive southwest, Chad Hickox, the leader of Walla Walla Community College, is bracing for his own $3 million cut.

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He spent 27 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted. Last week he won a seat on the Sunnyside School Board

Mon., Nov. 10, 2025

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – Evaristo Salas Jr. said there were days he wasn’t sure he would make it out of prison.

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Risk of sexual assault higher for college women while living on campus, WSU study finds

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 11, 2025

College women who live on a campus are at a significantly higher risk of sexual violence than those who live off campus or don’t attend at all, a new Washington State University study found.

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University of Washington Provost visits Spokane for unveiling of new dental hub eyed as game-changer for region

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 7, 2025

In town for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a $2.5 million dental training hub on Spokane Falls Boulevard, the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Washington touted the effort as a way to bring more training to Eastern Washington.

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WSU suspends controversial transgender continuing education courses

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

Washington State University has suspended continuing education courses offered by an organization designated as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group as it reviews whether the materials comply with accreditation standards.

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Salish School of Spokane hires development director to advance language revitalization

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

Salish School of Spokane has hired Joy Peltier to be their new development director as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the Salish language, get their story out and connect with people who want to be part of their mission.

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Moderate wins one Central Valley School Board seat while conservative incumbent inches toward victory for another

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 5, 2025

There will be at least one new face on the Central Valley School Board.

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Spokane Public Schools approves $32 million purchase of a new fleet of school buses

Jenny Slagle appointed Spokane Public School Board president

Moses Lake School District asks court to order teachers back to classroom

Women of the Year: Kerra Bower deploys the village to build several culturally responsive child care centers around Spokane

Kids and squids: Third-graders conquer fears, learn science in squid dissection field trip

What the best free preschool programs reveal about child care in America

International students facilitate cultural, religious exchange at Spokane universities

Spokane Public Schools again to consider ‘systemic shift’ toward buying its own fleet of buses

University of Washington pumps $10 million donation into AI

Which area school has the most lead in its water fixtures? State testing sheds light

WSU raises tuition, keeping university the most expensive public school in the state as enrollment falls

The 24-day countdown begins for Adams Elementary staff and students to vacate the school for the final time

Chimacum High School band surprised with chance to perform in D.C.

Why WA community colleges are about to see their funding change

He spent 27 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted. Last week he won a seat on the Sunnyside School Board

Risk of sexual assault higher for college women while living on campus, WSU study finds

University of Washington Provost visits Spokane for unveiling of new dental hub eyed as game-changer for region

WSU suspends controversial transgender continuing education courses

Salish School of Spokane hires development director to advance language revitalization

Moderate wins one Central Valley School Board seat while conservative incumbent inches toward victory for another