Public Education
Parents push back against Seattle district’s policy forbidding opt-outs from LGBTQ-related curriculumA policy against letting parents opt out of LGBTQ-related curriculum at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is raising concerns within the area community. “It’s a dangerous policy,” Beth Daranciang, Moms for… Read More
Homeschools
Northwest states report homeschool surge above pre-pandemic ratesAmid growing interest and opportunities in public education alternatives, families like Cairo Orr’s are finding new ways to balance schooling and unique family challenges, such as Type 1 diabetes. “I… Read More
Courts
Washington school district settles lawsuit after being accused of mishandling sexual harassment caseA school district in Washington has settled a lawsuit from parents alleging negligence and violations of Title IX concerning sexual harassment of their daughter, a former student. “Out of respect… Read More
Culture
Seattle Pastor decries political silence after murder of church memberPastor Russell Johnson called out Seattle’s leaders for their silence after a church member was gunned down outside a service at Pursuit Northwest. “Shame on them for their political cowardice… Read More
Culture
Man fatally shot on steps of Seattle churchA 28-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday night outside a Seattle Church that was holding services. Police say the shooting appears to have been targeted. Lebron… Read More
State Government, Uncategorized
Washington state to stop reporting numbers of people dying by assisted suicideWashington state will no longer publish annual data on how many people die by assisted suicide, a move critics warn could open the door to abuse and erode public trust. Read More
Public Education
DC joins growing list of states banning cellphones in schools for 2025-26Washington, D.C., has joined what is perhaps the most bipartisan public-school movement of our time – banning cellphones from classrooms. Starting Aug. 25, it will implement a bell-to-bell ban for… Read More
Courts
Bishops sue blue state forcing priests to break sacred Catholic law(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Bishops in Washington’s three Catholic dioceses announced Thursday that they will sue the state over a law signed by Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on… Read More
Government
‘Under siege’: Washington governor signs bill limiting parents’ rights in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday eroding a citizen-backed initiative that had protected parents’ rights. House Bill 1296 made heavy revisions to… Read More
Public Education
Tacoma schools cutting more than 100 staff in dealing with $30M budget shortfall(The Center Square) – Tacoma Public Schools is cutting its staff by more than 100 positions for the next school year as the district continues to deal with a $30… Read More
Public Education
Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies(The Center Square) – As public school officials file civil rights complaints against the state over its gender identity policies, some districts are mobilizing after the U.S. government announced a… Read More
Government
Washington state cuts abortion funding by $8.5M, pending governor’s approvalThe Washington state Legislature plans to cut funding for a pro-abortion program by 55% in the upcoming biennium budget. The House and Senate approved the plan on Sunday, the last… Read More
Culture
Blue state athletes urge Trump admin to step in as male continues dominating female track competitions(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Two female athletes at Washington high schools are asking the Trump administration to stop a male from competing against them during their track season. Soleil… Read More
Government
Washington Democrat compares keeping males out of women’s sports to racial segregationA blue state Democrat recently made a wild claim about the efforts to stop male transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Washington Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Moses Lake, compared barring… Read More
Public Education
Washington school admits ‘room for improvement’ after investigating teacher sexual misconductThe city of Vancouver in Washington is reeling after its school district released a letter concerning teacher sexual misconduct in one of its high schools. “District leaders … confirmed what… Read More
Courts
Trump slams DC judge blocking gang member deportations as appeal hearing loomsPresident Donald Trump criticized a Washington, D.C., judge on social media for attempting to halt the deportation of Latin American gang members, as a federal appeals court prepares to hear… Read More
Opinion
Washington state is attacking religious freedom. And it won’t stop there.(The Daily Signal) – Everyone agrees that those in certain positions, from teachers to doctors, should report instances of child abuse and neglect. Democrat lawmakers in Washington state, however, are… Read More
Public Education
Girls’ basketball player files complaint, is under investigation for refusing to play transgender opponentA Washington state high school girls’ basketball player is being investigated for bullying and harassment because she called a male player on an opposing team a boy. Tumwater School District… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschoolers dominate Inland Northwest Spelling Bee, qualifying for national contestAt least two homeschool students will be participating at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee – thanks to their hard work and support from a regional Northwest homeschooling group. Eighth-grader… Read More
Government
Hundreds rally at WA Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’(The Center Square) – The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally… Read More