Education
4 days ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools
All of Whatcom County's public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.
1 week ago
WTA announces service changes around WWU
The new schedule takes effect on June 14 in an effort to streamline bus routes.
2 weeks ago
BPS task force recommends closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools
If the district moves forward with the recommendations, the soonest the schools would close is fall 2027.
2 weeks ago
Meridian School District prepares for superintendent transition
It comes as the district said it will not make any significant cuts or staff reductions ahead of the upcoming school year.
2 weeks ago
BPS begins busy summer of construction ahead of facility recommendations
The district's Facility Planning Task Force is expected to release its suggestions in the coming days.
3 weeks ago
Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’
The state Superintendent's Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat
District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.
3 weeks ago
Lynden Christian teacher-coach inducted into WIAA Hall of Fame
Harlan Kredit graduated from Lynden Christian in 1957 and taught science at the school for over 40 years.
4 weeks ago
AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients
Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.
