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News >  Health

COVID-19 outbreaks hit record high in Washington schools in September

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 30, 2021

Washington schools had more COVID-19 outbreaks in September than during any month of the coronavirus pandemic.

News >  K-12 education

Lighting the Way: Shauna Edwards starts a school for teen parents

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

The hallways of Lumen High School are bright and full of hope, a reflection of the woman in charge.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Gun confiscated from student at University High School

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 25, 2021

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a University High School student suspected of bringing a gun to school on Monday.

News >  K-12 education

Judge rejects recall petition against three Central Valley school board members

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 25, 2021

Recall petitions against three members of the Central Valley School District board of directors were rejected Monday in Spokane County Superior Court.

News >  K-12 education

Central Valley school board races may be confusing for voters

Mon., Oct. 25, 2021

In one of the most confusing campaigns in recent memory, both CVSD board races this year feature write-in candidates. That means their supporters must correctly fill in their names and also black out the bubble next to it. They also must make sure that their choice is written for the correct race.

News >  K-12 education

A Spokane teacher is accused of creating a hostile work environment for her response to Washington’s vaccine mandate

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 23, 2021

A Spokane elementary school teacher who is opposed to the vaccination mandate and has shared debunked claims about COVID-19 vaccines has been accused of creating a hostile work environment after she wore a mask bearing a protest symbol.

News >  K-12 education

After COVID-19 upended the music, school band is back in Spokane

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 23, 2021

The Mt. Spokane High School marching band is in mid-season form. And what a season it’s been.

News >  K-12 education

‘Everyday hero’: New Frances L.N. Scott Elementary School dedicated in honor of namesake, Spokane’s first Black female attorney

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 22, 2021

Inspiration was everywhere Friday afternoon at Frances L.N. Scott Elementary School.

News >  K-12 education

Spokane-area schools report overall uptick in COVID-19 cases

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 22, 2021

Time will tell whether a rise in vaccination rates will lead to a downturn in COVID-19 cases at local schools.

News >  K-12 education

More bus drivers ease transportation crunch at Spokane schools

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 21, 2021

The worst appears to be over in the battle to get Spokane Public Schools students to class on time.

News >  K-12 education

SPS may allow students affected by boundary changes to stay longer at current schools

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 21, 2021

Spokane Public Schools plans to allow students to stay in their current schools even as the district changes boundaries.

News >  K-12 education

Spokane Public Schools hopes for legislative help on basic education, special ed, transportation

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 21, 2021

Spokane Public Schools will bring a familiar wish list to the Washington Legislature next year.

News >  Spokane

Someday, Vandersloot’s jersey will hang from Gonzaga’s rafters: ‘She’s just special’

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 21, 2021

The cheers rose from coast to coast on Sunday when Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky won their first WNBA title.

Sports >  NCAA basketball

Gonzaga women get no votes in AP preseason poll

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 19, 2021

Three weeks before the season begins, the Gonzaga women are fully motivated to prove the experts wrong.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

GU women coaches looking for ‘separation’ at practice

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 18, 2021

The Gonzaga women are a close-knit group, but Coach Lisa Fortier is ready for some separation – on the court, that is.

News >  K-12 education

Campaign chests growing for school board races in Mead, Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 18, 2021

School board races in Spokane County this year are drawing plenty of interest – and money.

Sports >  Area sports

Gonzaga women showcase squad at annual Fan Fest

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 16, 2021

Saturday’s Fan Fest event at the McCarthey Athletic Center felt less like a basketball game and more like a family reunion.

News >  K-12 education

Vaccine mandate: Spokane Public Schools makes accommodations for all employees who filed for exemptions

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 15, 2021

No employees at Spokane Public Schools will lose their jobs due to the statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

News >  K-12 education

Most Spokane-area school districts see drop in COVID-19 cases – but not all

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is retreating from local schools.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women ready for return of home crowd at FanFest

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 14, 2021

The Gonzaga women plan to make some noise this year, but for now they just want to hear some.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for NCAA women’s regionals at the Arena

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 13, 2021

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday for the Spokane Regional of the 2022 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

GU women picked to finish second behind BYU in WCC race

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 13, 2021

For the first time in 9 years, the Gonzaga women aren’t favored to win the West Coast Conference regular-season title.

Sports >  WSU basketball

Expectations for Washington State women’s basketball increase after breakthrough season; Cougars picked to finish sixth in Pac-12

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 12, 2021

Seldom has the bar been raised so quickly, so unexpectedly, for a major sports program at Washington State University.

News >  K-12 education

Teresa Landa faces challenge from write-in candidate for seat on Central Valley School Board

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 14, 2021

Teresa Landa’s path to a seat on the Central Valley School Board was undisputed through most of the sum.

News >  Education

Recall petition ‘frivolous,’ attorney for three Central Valley School Board members says

Mon., Oct. 11, 2021

The attorney representing three members of the Central Valley School District board of directors said a recall petition against them lacks merit .