A school called police after a kindergartner with Down syndrome pointed a finger gun at her teacher. The girl's mom says they went too far
A Pennsylvania elementary school called the police after a kindergartner with Down syndrome made a finger gun at her teacher. Officials concluded there wasn't a threat, but the girl's mother said they went too far. Maggie Gaines called on the…
WSU researchers turn waste into construction materials
In the United States, more demolition and construction waste gets sent to the landfill than our everyday solid waste. Two researchers at WSU are hoping to turn that trend around.
First graders' portable sink invention earns them national spotlight
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WLS) -- A couple of creative first graders came up with an invention that's earning them the national spotlight. The two won an invention contest at their South Side school with…
Teachers unions want to rethink school lockdown drills
The nation's two largest teachers unions think lockdown drills need to be adjusted in schools.
West Valley HS to don blue Wednesday in support of Central Valley student who died
West Valley High School is asking students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday in honor of a Central Valley student who died earlier this week from injuries he sustained in a car crash.
Whitworth University receives Military Friendly School designation
Whitworth University earned a bronze distinction 2020-2021 Military Friendly School designation for the fourth year in a row.
Trump again proposes ending student loan forgiveness program
While Democratic presidential candidates are proposing sweeping student loan forgiveness programs, President Donald Trump's budget proposes eliminating one that already exists for public workers -- for the fourth year in a row. Congress has never adopted the proposal to end…
Series of disturbing games being played by students at Shaw Middle School
An investigation by 4 News Now found a series of inappropriate games being played by students at Shaw Middle School.
Metallica renews grant with SCC, contributes to $100K scholarship program
The heavy metal band Metallica has renewed a scholarship program that will help students at Spokane Community College.
'Molest Me Mondays': The disturbing game Shaw Middle School parents were not notified about
A disturbing game played by students at Shaw Middle School has parents upset and some children afraid to speak up.
Nonprofit awarded $225K grant to help local kids in need
What would you do with nearly a quarter million dollars?
Washington lawmakers OK change to tax to fund college affordability
Washington lawmakers have passed a bill that would change a tax that’s supposed to make it easier for the state to pay for the Legislature’s promise to make college more affordable.
Second Harvest expands facilities to help more children
Second Harvest is trying to help more families in need, feeding more than 55,000 people each week in Washington and Idaho.
Proposed bill would make free and reduced meals more accessible to Washington students
A proposed bill aims to make sure no child in a Washington school goes hungry.
House panel rejects Idaho math, science, English standards
A House panel on Wednesday rejected math, science and English standards used to make sure Idaho's 300,000 students are meeting specific criteria.
College students living in retirement homes? Bill in Washington legislature would explore it
OLYMPIA, Wash - It wouldn't be quite as raucous as many college dorms, but there would be plenty of company. A bill introduced in the Washington legislature would explore the idea of allowing college students to live in retirement facilities.
