Kids And Parenting

Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house

Seattle youth shelter moves into old fraternity house

Education

Seattle students protest superintendent's decision on Climate Strike

Seattle Public Schools students are protesting the superintendent’s decision to not excuse their absences if they attend Friday’s Climate Strike.

Race & Identity

Preaching for more diversity at the Washington State Fair

Jordan Dove was facing four other kids in showmanship - all of them white. In fact she was the only person of color in the room.

Health

Health officials want to prevent teen vaping, but it's complicated for schools

E-cigarettes - now linked to cases of lung disease nationwide - are becoming more popular for youth.

Health

King County kids need a lot more play

Four out of five children in King County are not getting enough exercise, according to a new study from the University of Washington. Researchers say unsafe parks, a lack of swimming pools and the cost of organized sports all play a role in the problem.

Education

Sound Transit takes heat for fare enforcement on first day of school

Sound Transit is facing criticism for enforcing student fares on the first day of school in Seattle. A picture circulated on social media showing a Sound Transit fare enforcement officer taking a picture of a student’s ID after the girl had not paid her fare. Sound Transit spokesperson Rachelle Davis said officers did not ticket students on the first day of school, and instead took “a customer service and education approach” with kids.

Business

'Kid Uber' has launched in the Seattle area

Parents and schools have a new option for transporting kids around the Seattle area: ride-share.

Education

As Seattle kids head back to school, here are 4 things you should know

Kim Malcolm talks with Ann Dornfeld about what's in store for Seattle students and parents, as the school year begins on Wednesday.