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Students in Washington could go phone-free in K-12 schools starting in 2027
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (358+ words) Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and ecuation leaders are asking lawmakers to ban student cellphone use at public schools across the state next year. SEATTLE, Wash. " Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a top legislative priority today: a statewide ban on cellphones and…...
Ferguson announces plan to ban cellphones in public schools
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (345+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. " Governor Bob Ferguson announced he was developing a plan to ban cellphones in public schools during school hours. His policy, titled "Away for the Day," would ban smart devices, including smartphones and smart watches, from K-12 public schools "from…...
Washington data shows many kids miss preschool and reading goals
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (235+ words) SANDPOINT, Idaho " The Idaho Transportation Department has c" The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will implement restriction" The annual Kids Count Data Book found more than half of Washington's young children were not enrolled in preschool. It also…...
Whitworth University to offer nursing program in 2027
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (111+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ SPOKANE, Wash. " Whitworth University is launching a new nursing degree program aimed at helping meet a shortage of nurses across the region. The school announced on Wednesday that its four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program…...
Washington schools funding audit warns of risk in aging system
5+ day, 23+ min ago (108+ words) Washington schools audit Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! A state audit says Washington's school funding system is outdate and at risk of failure, raising concerns about how billions of dollars are distributed to local school districts....
Spokane Public Schools unveils new bus fleet with seatbelts, air conditioning, new cameras
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (339+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " As registration opens for the upcoming year of Spokane Public Schools yellow bus transportation, the district revealed its new, in-house bus fleet. The new bus fleet, which was unanimously approved by the district in 2025, features seatbelts, air conditioning,…...
Pipe bursts at Mt. Spokane High School
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (65+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Over the weekend, a pipe burst at Mt. Spokane High School, leaving significant damage to flooring, walls and equipment. Mt. Spokane High School deals with burst pipe MEAD, Wash. " Mt. Spokane…...
Mt. Spokane High School deals with burst pipe
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (195+ words) WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. - A man was hospitalized on Sunday eve" A new medical AI model has been developed in a partnership b" Over the weekend, a pipe burst at Mt. Spokane High School, leaving significant damage to flooring, walls and…...
Moses Lake schools start 2 hours late after storm damage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (133+ words) Moses Lake School District canceled school due to power outages and damage tied to the storm overnight. Moses Lake, Wash. " Moses Lake School District announced a two-hour delay for May 29" due to power outages and damage tied to the storm…...
Smoke reported at Ferris High School prompts evacuation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (91+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Ferris High School in Spokane was evacuated due to possible smoke in the building. SPOKANE, Wash. " Spokane Public Schools said eighth-grade students visiting Ferris High School were evacuated after smoke was…...