Someone left a gun in a Bellevue elementary school. The district didn’t tell parents for almost a month A semi-automatic Glock pistol was left in the boys' bathroom at a Bellevue elementary school over winter break by someone who attends a church that rents the school every Sunday. Stephen Howie
The Buffalo Boys of the Kalispel Tribe Chris travels to the Kalispel reservation in Eastern Washington to visit the Buffalo Boys and tell the story of how they got their own herd, and what they’re doing to make sure that this magnificent creature will forever be a part of their lives. Lucy Soucek
'Mourn today, act tomorrow.' New Seattle Schools superintendent emphasizes safety following fatal shooting near South Shore It’s safe to say Ben Shuldiner’s first day as superintendent of Seattle Public Schools wasn’t what he’d expected. Sami West
UW requires civil rights training after federal antisemitism probe University of Washington staff and students are required to take a new civil rights training as part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus in 2023 and 2024. Ann Dornfeld
Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Elissa Nadworny
'If you hear something, say something.' After ICE scare, Seattle Public Schools updates guidance Seattle Public Schools officials are taking steps to improve how the district responds to reports of immigration enforcement activity near schools. Sami West
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us Each deal between colleges and the administration is unique, but they have common goals: altering the culture at powerful institutions and making their policies more aligned with President Trump's. Bill Chappell
To keep AI out of her classroom, this high school English teacher went analog Forth Worth teacher Chanea Bond says sticking with pen and paper keeps generative artificial intelligence out of her American literature classes. Lee V. Gaines
Musical termites? What happens when you let nature sing Host Chris Morgan interviews Dr. Diego Ellis Soto about his work to turn the movement and sounds of animals into music, combining science, technology, and music theory to reveal the hidden rhythms of a changing planet. Chris Morgan
Are snow days bad for students? If you have ever experienced the giddy freedom of a snow day, you are not alone. But while most kids love the days off, is there an impact on academic performance? Jeanette Woods