Seattle Public Schools enrollment ticks up slightly as district moves ahead with closures Seattle Public Schools' argument for closing schools largely hinges on a budget crisis fueled by declining enrollment. But this year's enrollment surpassed the district's prediction. Sami West
UW biochemist wins Nobel Prize for using computers to design proteins A biochemist at the University of Washington School of Medicine has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in computational protein design. Ann Dornfeld
Highline schools to be closed a second day after apparent cyberattack Highline Public Schools will remain closed through Tuesday, after being the target of a suspected cyberattack. Sami West
As Washington ranks among top states for chronic absenteeism, educators strive to reverse trend As students across Washington head back to school, educators are doubling down on efforts to improve attendance. Sami West
2 months after Garfield High student's shooting death on campus, still no arrest A suspect has not been identified. After the shooting, police said only that the suspect was a high-school aged male who was wearing a red hoodie. Katie Campbell
Could Marysville schools have to close amid 'uniquely perilous' financial troubles? A new state audit is sounding the alarm on the Marysville School District's dire financial state. Sami West
Families won't know which Seattle schools may close until fall Seattle Public Schools families have braced for a list to come out this month, naming 20 elementary schools that might close. But SPS leaders will not be releasing that list this summer after all. Sami West
King County prosecutors have notified schools of 69 felony gun charges against students The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has started notifying schools when students are charged with felonies involving guns. The Safer Schools Strategy began this school year, partly in response to campus shootings. Ann Dornfeld
Locking up students' cellphones? This Seattle school is about to try it A Seattle middle school is launching a new program to crack down on students using cellphones in class. Sami West
