Spokane man sentenced to 5 years in prison for St. Charles Parish arson
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Spokane man was sentenced to five years and federal prison for setting fire to the St. Charles Parish and…
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'It's sickening': Local business helps SPS families reunite during active shooter investigation
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Numerous students fled Lewis and Clark High School during Friday's active shooter hoax investigation and ended up finding solace at a nearby business.…
Very cold start and snowy finish for Tuesday - Mark
A very cold start with increasing clouds and possible light snow on the drive home. Heavier snowfall tonight through Wednesday. A Weather Alert Day for 4-8 inches of snow and then tapering off Thursday. Cloudy and cold all weekend.
1 shot, killed at Seattle high school, suspect in custody
SEATTLE, Wash. -- One person was shot and killed at Seattle's Ingraham High School Tuesday morning, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell confirmed. The Seattle Police Department said…
School closures for November 4, 2022
WASHINGTON - Here are the school closures expected for today: https://www.old.kxly.com/weather/school-closures/
WSU's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine uses 'holistic review,' including life experiences, to admit students
SPOKANE, Wash – Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is one of the 24% of medical schools that reside in the nine…
School districts, tutoring centers look to boost student learning after decline in test scores
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The nation's latest report card shows historic learning setbacks for children, caused by the pandemic. Across the country, fourth…
Nation’s report card: Massive drop in math scores, slide in reading linked to COVID disruption
Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat Oct 24, 12:01am EDT This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Two…
Video games in school? Spokane students learning coding and game creation this school year
SPOKANE, Wash. --- What was thought to be a distraction from school is now a part of study. The gaming industry is growing and some…
'You are welcome here': Flett Middle School opens to students, teachers for the new school year
SPOKANE, Wash. --- The transition from elementary school to middle school is nothing new, but it’s not every day you…
'Totally flabbergasted:' Anonymous donor gives back to Montfort Center
DEER PARK, Wash. — One of the oldest schools in Washington caught a much-needed break when a special donor paid them a visit. The Montfort Center near…
Hot weather for start of school and work - Mark
Sunny and very warm today and Wednesday. More smoke and haze Wednesday with a Fire Weather Warning due to heat and gusty winds. Cooler and calmer to end the week. Warming again for the Weekend.
New Spokane middle schools to welcome sixth and seventh graders
SPOKANE, Wash. --- Pauline Pascal Flett Middle School and Denny Yasuhara Middle School are two of three new middle schools joining Spokane Public Schools. Both are welcoming sixth and seventh graders while this year’s eighth graders will stay at their…
Teen Link offers mental health support for students in Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the new school year begins, it can be troubling to those who haven't had a normal school life in a while. Teen Link, a free hotline that offers emotional support, can help ease those tensions. Teen…
Back to learning: Local tutoring centers still see students struggling with learning loss from the pandemic
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two years after the pandemic had students learning at home, local tutoring centers in Spokane say some students still haven’t recovered from learning loss.…
Back to a sleep routine: How to get your kids on a back-to-school sleep schedule
SPOKANE, Wash. --- Have your kids been staying up and sleeping in this summer? Consider this your wake up call to get them back on a proper sleep…
Local parents express mixed reviews on Spokane Public Schools' late-start Monday change
SPOKANE, Wash. — As the new school year approaches, a new change in students' schedules is in the works. Spokane Public Schools proposed starting…
'Brighter outlook in life': Spokane Quaranteam gives $15,000 to families for school shopping
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — More than $15,000 is going to kids in need in our area. Donations started flooding into Spokane Quaranteam, and…
STCU covering Spokane County Interstate fair admission for school employees
SPOKANE, Wash. – STCU wants to say thank you to all school employees by offering free admission to the Spokane County Interstate Fair. Anyone employed by a K-12 school or college, whether public or private, can enjoy free fair admission…
Free meals continue at Spokane area school districts this upcoming year
SPOKANE, Wash. --- More students in Washington will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. This is because of a Washington bill,…
Parents find back-to-school support at the Salvation Army's Backpacks for Kids event
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Streets near the Salvation Army were packed with many parents and their kids picking up new backpacks and school supplies Wednesday…
Free backpacks, school supplies go out to families for The Salvation Army's 'Backpacks For Kids' event
SPOKANE, Wash. --- Spokane families can save time and money on back-to-school shopping this Wednesday through The Salvation Army of Spokane. The 13th annual Backpacks For Kids event is…
