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New Airway Heights elementary aims to ease school crowding
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (328+ words) The Cheney Public School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new elementary school in Airway Heights, which is set to open in the Fall of 2027. Airway Heights, Wash. " A new elementary school is set to start construction soon in…...
Tacoma schools workers honored after Foss High stabbing
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (216+ words) Four staff members, among them a security guard and a teacher, received the highest civilian honor for intervening and providing aid. TACOMA, Wash. " Tacoma Public Schools employees were recognized after they intervened to protect students and administered aid during a…...
WSU announces new initiative to strengthen workforce in nuclear energy sector
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (165+ words) PULLMAN, Wash. " Washington State University (WSU) announced on May 11 that a federal grant from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) would provide $1. 4 million in funds supporting an initiative to prepare "students and other workers for careers in the nation's nuclear energy…...
NAACP Spokane president to step down as 2026 branch election approaches
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (153+ words) Spokane, Wash. " The NAACP Spokane Branch announced that Branch President Lisa Gardner will end her two-year term on December 31, and will not seek reappointment. Gardner will reportedly stay in the role through the end of 2026 as it moves through a…...
Make a Splash Swim Suit Drive collects swimwear for local kids
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (138+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! The Spokane Parks Foundation will distribute swimsuits collected by the Make a Splash Swim Suit Drive. More Video From This Section Shrek the Musical produced by the Spokane Christian Youth Theater…...
St. John School District employee pleads not guilty in sexual misconduct case
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (623+ words) UPDATE: May 15, 2026 at 6: 57 p. m. Mackenzie Naught appeared in Whitman County Court for her arraignment on Friday. During the hearing, Naught pleaded not guilty to one charge of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor. Her trial has been scheduled for July 13th. UPDATE:…...
Washington ranks #38 for youth mental health. Here's what parents need to know.
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (425+ words) According to Mental Health America's (MHA) 2025 State of Mental Health in America report, Washington places #38 out of 51 for youth mental health, measured across prevalence of mental illness and access to care among young people ages 12 to 17. For parents in Washington,…...
New Adams Elementary breaks ground on Spokane's South Hill
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (254+ words) School officials said the project was the first of many major upgrades voters approved through the Together Spokane initiative. SPOKANE, Wash." Construction started Thursday on the new Adams Elementary at 37th and Regal on Spokane's South Hill as Spokane Public Schools…...
Spokane schools see fewer referrals as phone rules continue
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (134+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Spokane Public Schools have a cell phone ban implemented at all grade levels. Non Stop Local Multimedia Journalist More Video From This Section Court fight over Washington legislative map could change…...
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4+ day, 23+ hour ago (86+ words) Cell phone ban Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! A Stanford study found that schools using lockable pouches for cell phones saw an initial increase in disciplinary actions, which declined in later years. Body recovered from Spokane…...