Girl Scout troop creates therapeutic book for victims of child abuse
It started as a fun pajama party for 10 sixth-grade girls who make up Girl Scouts Troop 1980. It quickly evolved into something with much greater purpose and reach: A new book to help child abuse victims in their healing…
A Colorado high school student wrote a worrisome message on a restroom wall. Classmates are responding with a growing display of support.
An anonymous cry for help scribbled on a bathroom wall inspired a flurry of encouraging messages in a Denver high school. Now the responses have spread from that wall to the internet as students seek out ways to support each…
The top 10 most checked-out books from the Spokane Public Library
What are the people of Spokane reading?
East Valley School District warns parents about suspicious man who approached fifth grader
A fifth grade student in the East Valley School District said she was approached by a strange man while walking home from school, the district confirmed.
Penn State suspends fraternity amid investigation into sexual assault allegation
Penn State University officials placed a fraternity chapter on interim suspension as the university and police investigate allegations of a sexual assault. The assault is reported to have occurred at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity in State College on January…
Police investigating Mead teen's overdose death as a homicide
Police are still trying to determine if a 17-year-old Mead student's drug overdose death was accidental.
North Idaho STEM to offer all-day kindergarten
North Idaho STEM in Rathdrum will soon be able to offer all-day kindergarten thanks to a $1.5 million grant.
Coeur d'Alene Public Schools holding open house to discuss boundary changes
Families with children in the Coeur d’Alene School District are invited to attend an open house Tuesday on proposed changes to school attendance zone.
New bill could potentially help teenage parents complete high school by offering free child care
A proposed bill could potentially help teenage parents complete high school by making childcare one less worry on their list.
Proposed bill could change sex education in Washington public schools
What your kids learn about the birds and the bees could be changing in school.
Gonzaga Prep students start program to provide free tampons and pads at school
For some girls, the price of feminine products can be a burden every single month. In Olympia, lawmakers are considering a new law that would require public schools to provide sanitary napkins and tampons for free. One local high school is already doing that, because of a program started by students.
'Virginity Rocks' sweatshirt sparks controversy at St. Charles County school
Click here for updates on this story WENTZVILLE, MO (KMOV) -- A St. Charles County couple said the Wentzville School District threatened to suspend their son if he wore his 'Virginity Rocks' sweatshirt to class again. 13-year-old Londyn Piglowski told…
Spokane lawmaker proposes bill that could help end 'lunch shaming'
OLYMPIA, Wash - In an effort to end the stigma of free and reduced lunches and to help more kids have access to food at school, Spokane Rep. Marcus Riccelli is sponsoring a bill in the legislature that would help schools and districts access federal aid.
Where to find school closings & delays
With more snow overnight, local school districts may delay or cancel class for Tuesday, January 14.
'The Greek community at Washington State must change': Interfraternity leaders introduce development initiative following student's death
Washington State University’s Interfraternity Council on Sunday introduced what they are calling the “initial step” toward improving policies and regulations within the Greek community.
School closures & delays for Monday, Jan. 13
Dozens of school districts across the Inland Northwest have canceled or delayed classes for Monday, January 13 due to heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.
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