School closures were another swing and miss for Seattle progressivism
Our city failed at equity with defund the police, and now has done it again with the school closure plan. Will leaders learn from these repeated mistakes?
Seattle Public Schools scraps controversial closure plan, so what's next?
The plan, which was eventually scaled down to four schools, faced months of fierce backlash from parents and community members, who criticized district leadership for lack of transparency and poor financial planning.
Seattle school board halts closure talks amid community pushback, budget concerns
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) says it no longer plans to close any schools. SPS Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones is closing the chapter on school consolidation talks for now. At a special virtual school board meeting Tuesday night,
Seattle School Board officially shuts down closure plans for next year
The school board vote came a day after Superintendent Brent Jones announced that he would pull his proposal to close elementary schools amid ongoing parent and student protests.
Seattle Public Schools determines future after scrapping school closures plan
The belated decision by Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones to scrap the school closures plan came much to the relief of parents, a stark contrast to the emotions they felt the previous two months of fighting the plan.
Seattle Public Schools to withdraw school closure plan
The Seattle Public Schools' board still has to formally approve Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones' withdrawal of the consolidation/closures plan. Board members will vote on Tuesday, November 26.
Man accused in Seattle stabbing spree ordered to undergo mental competency evaluation
Roland Lee, 37, remains in the King County Jail on $2 million bail as the investigation into multiple stabbings continues.
Man charged with Seattle mass stabbing is 'fully delusional,' defense attorney says
A King County judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for the man charged with stabbing multiple people in Seattle's ...
Where to find a free, hot Thanksgiving meal across the Seattle area
Anyone in need of a free, hot meal can find one with a host of organizations across the Seattle area hoping to take one thing ...
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Does Seattle’s Public Campaign Financing Program Provide More Safeguards Around Taxpayer Dollars Than Portland’s?
Seattle’s model for public campaign financing, its proponents argue, places stronger safeguards around taxpayer dollars. That ...
Prosecutors say stolen gun ties convicted felon to 9 recent Seattle shootings
A four-time convicted felon has been arrested again, accused of using a stolen gun to commit at least nine shootings ...
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Why are Seattle sports games so expensive? We looked into that and ways to save
Sports ticket prices have risen 50% faster than inflation, and prices in Seattle are higher than average. KUOW's Booming ...
Questionable Rumor Surfaces on Social Media That Seattle Mariners Could Sign Roki Sasaki
The popular @MLB_Scoops account posted on 'X' on Tuesday that the Seattle Mariners are emerging as real contenders for ...
This suburb of Seattle hosts the ultimate holiday season experience – ‘Garden d’Lights’
The Bellevue Botanical Garden in Bellevue, Washington, hosts an annual holiday event called Garden d’Lights, during which ...
Seattle Seahawks at New York Jets: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 13 game
Seahawks 25, Jets 13. Seattle jumped into first place in the NFC West and the Jets are falling apart. This feels like a case ...
Former Seattle Mariners Player, Current Coach Was Finalist For White Sox Managerial Job
The Seattle Mariners announced their 2025 coaching staff on Tuesday, with a few notable changes. First, former big leaguer ...
Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 13 game?
NFL Week 13 odds, picks, predictions, TV and streaming information for the Sunday football game between the Seattle Seahawks ...
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Seattle’s CID public forum addresses wave of stabbings, safety concerns
Residents of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) gathered with crucial council members and public safety ...