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    Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joined students from White Center Heights Elementary School on a Zoom call Thursday, April 8, 2021. 216855
    April 10, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Neil deGrasse Tyson talks time travel, teleportation and space in interview for South King County student podcast

    Esteemed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson popped into a Zoom meeting with a group of South King County students this week as a guest on the...

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    Ridership appears down during what would be evening rush hour at the University of Washington light rail station, Monday, April 27, 2020 in Seattle as the COVID-19 pandemic is dealing a serious blow to bus and light-rail transit, and recovery could take even longer than after the 2008 Great Recession when agencies cut back service and raised fares to balance the budgets. 213791
    April 9, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Light rail closed between UW and Sodo stations this weekend, replaced by shuttle buses

    It's the second of five consecutive weekend closures while work takes place.

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    April 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Woman charged with vehicular homicide after Burien crash kills 2

    A 26-year-old Seattle woman was charged Friday with vehicular homicide after allegedly hitting and killing a husband and wife with her car in Burien this...

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    Fourth grade students attend a socially-distanced class at Seahurst Elementary School in Burien Monday, April 5, 2021. 216805
    April 5, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    For elementary school students across the Puget Sound region, Monday marked the return to class VIEW

    Monday marked Washington’s deadline for school districts to offer elementary school students some sort of in-person learning. After months of planning and new safety precautions,...

    • Education Lab
    April 5, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Judge rules Issaquah School District violated federal disabilities law, orders it to pay more than $160,000

    Issaquah School District has been ordered to pay more than $160,000 to a family who has accused the district of failing their son, who requires...

    • Education Lab
    Safe Passage, a group within the Boys and Girls Club of King County, last year started stationing themselves in the parking lot every Friday to act as a barrier between law enforcement and the community. Their goal is to connect with those who hang out in the Safeway parking lot, form relationships and de-escalate any interactions that might turn critical. Marty Jackson is the director of the group and has said their methods have been really effective.

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    April 4, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Violence in a South Seattle parking lot prompts a call to action

    With a focus on a parking lot that's become a popular hangout, the Rainier Beach neighborhood is banding together to look for tangible, on-the-ground options...

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    Manny Dubinsky is a senior at Middle College High School and planning to attend the Seattle Maritime Academy later this year through the Seattle Promise program, meaning he won’t have to pay for tuition.   (Photographed at Fishermen’s Terminal.  Spoke with this boat owner earlier)

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    April 2, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Seattle’s tuition-free community college program sees record application numbers despite pandemic

    Seattle's tuition-free community college program, known as the Seattle Promise, has seen record application numbers this year. Program leaders think that, during a year filled...

    • Education Lab
    Seattle Pacific University President Daniel Martin announced his resignation Tuesday, effective next week. After serving the school for nine years, he’s planning to move into a leadership role at a health care foundation.
    March 30, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    Seattle Pacific University president to resign, take on new role at health care foundation

    The president of Seattle Pacific University announced Tuesday his plans to resign, effective next week. As the school searches for an interim replacement, students wonder...

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    Washington State Governor Jay Inslee speaks to students in Kelsey Voight’s second grade classroom at Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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    Despite warnings from health officials, and urging by the University – including signs at all entrances – visitors flock to the cherry blossoms on the campus of the University of Washington Tuesday, March 30, 2021. 216764
    March 30, 2021 at 11:29 am

    COVID on campus: UW, WSU, WWU all reporting springtime surges in cases

    The three schools are reporting recent upticks in infections among students. Some outbreaks are tied to student gatherings and parties that ignored basic safety and...

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