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But fellow university students are working to get them excited about the democratic process and engaged with local elections.

Adelaide Lowry Pollock was an educator, birder, author and believer in the power of civic participation at the turn of the 20th century.

At Skagit Valley College, peers lead support services for those dealing with substance-use disorders, becoming an example to schools statewide.

Nearly half of refugees in the state are children under 18. One Afghan family recounts their experience at Parkside Elementary. 

In a statement, organizers said they didn’t reach all their goals but have made progress, including scholarships for displaced Palestinian students.

Around 500 counterprotesters, led by Pursuit NW, gathered at the Seattle university this weekend, verbally clashing with the student encampment.

New self-plagiarism allegations have complicated a yearslong debate about whether to rescind serial predator Patrick O’Donnell’s doctorate.

Washington students struggle with filing for federal aid. Simplifying the process could increase enrollment, especially among first-generation students.

The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support.

SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups.

Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed.

Bonds raise taxes for building and maintenance. While the proposal faces hurdles, there is a precedent — school levies needed 60% approval until 2007.

The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students.

A bill would name the Native history program after the late advocate, longtime state Sen. John McCoy (lulilaš), who inspired its creation.