A longtime Tacoma coach and educator who helped shape generations of student-athletes and led Foss High School to a state football title has died at age 89. Jack Sonntag Jr., a Tacoma native and respected figure in local athletics, passed away at home Wednesday, March 4, according to his obituary. Sonntag is best known for…
Everett Public Schools approved the purchase of land needed to build a new elementary school in south Snohomish County, a key step in the district’s plan to reduce overcrowding in its classrooms. The Everett Public Schools Board of Directors voted Tuesday, March 10, to spend $2.5 million on three parcels of land that will become…
The US Department of Education has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the Puyallup School District following reports that a 16-year-old female wrestler was sexually assaulted during a match against a male competitor in a girls-only division. The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Friday, Feb. 13, that it initiated a directed investigation…
A Marysville mother says her 15-year-old son, a cancer survivor, was told to turn his controversial shirt inside out at Getchell High School, igniting a debate online over dress codes, student expression, and respect for survivors. Danyel Mazza shared the story Friday, Nov. 14, in the Marysville Crime Facebook group. She said her son, who…
Washington State University has dismissed athletics director Anne McCoy less than two years into her tenure, ESPN reports. McCoy’s removal was confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 12, marking a sudden shift in leadership for WSU Athletics. She had served in the role since mid-2024, including a three-month stretch as interim AD. McCoy has been with the university…
When it comes to sending your kids to the best schools in Washington, a handful of districts consistently rise above the rest—and Niche’s 2026 rankings prove it. These Washington school districts earned the highest marks in Niche’s annual “Best School Districts in America” report, which looks at far more than just test scores. The rankings…
A Snohomish County high school principal is on leave after a private Instagram post about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked controversy. Eric McDowell, principal of North Creek High School in Bothell, confirmed in a statement Sunday, Sept. 14, that he was “stepping away” from his position for the time being. The…
A 16-year-old Sequim High School student was arrested early Thursday, Sept. 4, after allegedly posting a threat on TikTok saying he planned to “shoot up Sequim High School.” The FBI alerted the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office to the threat around 2:15 a.m. after TikTok reported the post, officials said. Investigators traced the source of the…
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after deputies say he brought a loaded handgun to the first day of school at Graham-Kapowsin High School in Pierce County. Deputies were called to the school just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, after staff reported a student with a weapon, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators…
Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and health screenings are just some of the no-cost resources available to Tacoma families at a series of back-to-school events kicking off this August. Back 2 School Bash Hosted by Life Center Church, this annual bash offers free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, food, and more for local kids. 📅 When: Friday,…
