Misinformation could be behind trailing youth vaccinations in WA Youth ages 12 to 17 years old are lagging behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to data from the Washington State Department of Health, the majority of eligible youth are not vaccinated so far. Esmy Jimenez
Mother of boy locked in 'cage' at Seattle school files lawsuit Seattle Public Schools faces a new lawsuit for repeatedly locking an eight-year-old child in an outdoor enclosure that staff referred to as 'the cage.' Joshua McNichols
What justifies clearing a homeless encampment? Seattle city officials move to clear a homeless encampment in Miller Park neighborhood. Students are back in the classroom, but debate remains around measuring learning loss. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Bill Radke
Casual Friday: 'Slightly normal in a completely abnormal place' Seattle elementary schoolers are back in classrooms, but we're far from back to normal. This week we talk school madness, separation anxiety and one working mom who was called out big time for multitasking. Clare McGrane
Washington state juniors and seniors could get an extra year of high school Students are trying to figure out what's next after a year of disruption to schooling, sports, and all the things that usually go along with high school. Now, they could get a do-over. Kim Malcolm
March 9th | The Covid thaw is just beginning When can you take off your mask? King County Executive Dow Constantine explains the new CDC guidance. Also, Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry, and the powers at play in getting students back to the classroom. Bill Radke
Friday Politics: Teachers can get vaccines but school’s still out in Seattle Governor Jay Inslee added teachers, childcare workers, grocery workers and others in essential roles to the list of those eligible to receive the Covid vaccinations. Meanwhile, political hopefuls are getting a line of their own. Katie Campbell
March 2 | How Covid-safe can schools be? Vaccine updates, school safety in the time of Covid, and a pod of grey whales take temporary residence in Puget Sound Bill Radke
This week in politics: Seattle races are quiet ... too quiet? It’s been a quieter week in local politics - some would say, too quiet. Katie Campbell
February 23rd | Reopening schools may not be the right decision for all A conversation about education equity as schools prepare to reopen during the pandemic, and our weekly update with King County Executive Dow Constantine. Bill Radke
