News King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest. by Venice Buhain / September 7, 2023
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
News Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way. by Venice Buhain / June 28, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News Bellevue parents say consolidating schools is an equity issue Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts. by Venice Buhain / February 2, 2023
News WA parents push back against proposal to lower required school age A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6. by Venice Buhain / January 26, 2023
News This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen Washington schools working to better integrate special education students with their peers. by Venice Buhain / January 16, 2023 / Updated at 2:14 p.m. on January 19, 2023
News Praying coach set to return to Bremerton school after SCOTUS win Joe Kennedy expects to return for the 2023 season — but the prayer case's impact could go far beyond the high school football field. by Venice Buhain / December 27, 2022
News WA schools became a battleground over books Whether Mukilteo high schoolers must read Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was just one of this year's controversies over classroom literature. by Venice Buhain / December 26, 2022
News ‘I don't want to die at school’: Ingraham shooting prompts protest After the tragedy at Ingraham High School, thousands of students across Seattle rallied for mental health support and stricter gun control measures. by Venice Buhain / November 18, 2022