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Mon Jun 21 12:47:02 PDT 2010 by KING 5
Introducing: The KING 5 Community BLOG
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Tue Jun 22 15:48:49 PDT 2010 by KING 5
Seattle students set to share digital stories
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Thu Jul 08 13:39:39 PDT 2010 by KING 5
Volunteer July 23 - 24, 2010 and Help the Austin Foundation
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Thu Sep 09 17:48:09 PDT 2010 by KING 5
KING 5's Lori Matsukawa Blogs about her Speaking Tour in Brazil
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Fri Dec 10 15:17:25 PST 2010 by KING 5
WANTED: Community Relations Intern
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Thu Jul 28 18:10:23 PDT 2011 by KING 5
Walk to benefit hydrocephalus research
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Wed Dec 07 10:09:24 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Highland Elementary
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Wed Dec 07 10:12:58 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: James Monroe
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Fri Dec 09 10:50:52 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Cedar Valley
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Fri Dec 09 10:53:51 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Wed Dec 14 09:50:36 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Benjamin Franklin
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Wed Dec 14 09:56:17 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Elmhurst Elementary
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Wed Dec 14 10:00:15 PST 2011 by KING 5
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Alcott Elementary
Register now and help raise funds and visibilty for research into a cure for hydrocephalus.
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Thu Apr 05 11:16:05 PDT 2012 by KING 5
Music Matters LIVE! 2012
Hosted by KING 5 TV's Meeghan Black on Saturday, May 12 at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Featuring Vicci Martinez, Alan White and White, LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends, Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs, Howard Leese and more!
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Fri Jul 13 09:33:07 PDT 2012 by KING 5
2012 Honored Hero Braydon Hutchison
Braydon Hutchison was just like any other 10 year old boy. He loved football, being outdoors, fishing and video games. He was just a regular boy living in Tacoma, Washington; living a regular life.
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Mon Jul 16 10:23:35 PDT 2012 by KING 5
8th Annual Women of Color Health Awareness Conference
“First Lady of Health”, Honoring Mrs. Michelle Obama. This free community event: September 8th, 2012, 8:am to 3:30pm, Bethlehem Baptist Church; Family Life Center, 4818 Portland Ave, Tacoma WA 98404.
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Wed Sep 26 16:05:03 PDT 2012 by KING 5
Miss Washington Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Miss Washington teams up with local plastic surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Vaniver to help promote insurance coverage for reconstructive surgery.
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Mon Oct 01 11:01:10 PDT 2012 by KING 5
Arlington High School Student Seeks Donations for FFA Trip
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Mon Aug 02 09:31:03 PDT 2010 by Evonne Benedict, KING 5
Get on the MOVE to end Alzheimer's
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Tue Oct 05 21:30:14 PDT 2010 by KING 5 News
RAW: Hidden cameras expose welfare fraud
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Wed Oct 06 13:39:18 PDT 2010 by KING 5 News
Going Undercover: How did they get that video?
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Tue Oct 12 11:45:00 PDT 2010 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the transit robbery story?
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Wed Oct 20 22:00:00 PDT 2010 by KING 5 News
The Unexpected Story: How we found the cigarette black market
Kaitlyn is no ordinary student. Previously homeless, she joined FFA to help her grow to be a better person. She now has the opportunity to attend nationals, and is seeking donations to make it all come true!
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Fri Oct 29 23:06:22 PDT 2010 by KING 5 NEWS
KING 5's Susannah Frame named 'Most Influential' by Seattle Magazine
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Mon Nov 08 22:00:00 PST 2010 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the police sex story?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Wed Nov 17 22:30:00 PST 2010 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why don't sweatshop victims leave?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Fri Jan 21 11:06:32 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why did we do the Marine Employee Commission story?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Wed Jan 26 22:24:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 Investigators
Inside the Investigation: Can technology help state fight welfare fraud?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Thu Feb 03 22:20:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Ask the Expert: Is it a toy or a firearm?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Wed Feb 09 22:30:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Ferry workers paid to drive
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Tue Feb 22 11:59:52 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Watch six of the best stories from 'Their Crime, Your Dime' series
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Wed Feb 23 22:45:56 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Are we picking on state workers?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Mon Mar 21 22:30:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why no welfare card fraud prosecutions?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Mon Mar 28 22:30:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Signs of a bad contractor
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Mon Apr 04 22:30:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the 520 bridge story?
Seattle Magazine has named KING 5 Investigator Susannah Frame one of the most influential people of 2010 for her series “Waste on the Water,” detailing financial practices in the state ferry system.
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Sun Apr 10 15:40:46 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Seattle principal wins prestigious award
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon May 02 22:30:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Are federal dollars at stake on 520 project?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon May 09 22:20:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What is 'contempt of cop?'
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon May 16 20:13:45 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: WSDOT says they are tops at relocation services
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Tue May 24 00:13:54 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why put a spotlight on Valley Medical Center?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed May 25 22:00:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What happened at the training academy?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed Jun 08 22:30:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What can parents learn from UW suicides story?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Jul 25 22:19:26 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How the feds help and hurt pursuit of welfare fraud
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Sep 12 22:00:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Who pays for facial recognition program?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Sep 19 21:56:57 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How can a bank do that?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Oct 10 22:00:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How did DSHS home assignment slip through cracks?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Thu Oct 27 21:45:00 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Who has to fix the dangerous truck?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Tue Nov 01 09:10:02 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Controversial start of Insight Schools of WA
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Thu Nov 03 09:45:06 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why does this cop case stand out?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:20:30 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Cascade Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:27:36 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Kokanee
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:31:15 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Elizabeth Blackwell
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:35:45 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: John Stanford Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:44:19 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Lakeview Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 04 11:49:27 PDT 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Tillicum Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Nov 07 09:44:43 PST 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Springbrook
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Nov 07 20:36:31 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What is connection between ALS & military service?
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed Nov 09 12:46:56 PST 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Mullenix Ridge Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed Nov 09 12:50:21 PST 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Hilltop Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Fri Nov 11 11:37:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News Team
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Alpac Elementary
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Nov 14 10:18:11 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Hillside
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Mon Nov 14 20:43:44 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Need for speed increases truck danger
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed Nov 16 09:55:12 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Woodside
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Wed Nov 16 09:54:40 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Carriage Crest
Kelly Aramaki learned this week he won a Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize.
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Thu Nov 17 10:21:27 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Ready for snow? What Metro riders should plan for
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Fri Nov 18 09:46:18 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Lawton Elementary
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Fri Nov 18 09:51:07 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Cedar Way
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Mon Nov 21 10:07:29 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Robert Frost Elementary
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Mon Nov 21 21:00:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Hear what other veterans told KING 5 News
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Tue Nov 22 22:00:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What's next in Savage case?
Before the snow arrives, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond shares some things all Metro riders should know and plan for.
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Thu Dec 01 16:24:54 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Woodside Elementary
Today's lil' traffic buddies are the safety patrol team from Woodside Elementary in Everett.
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Thu Dec 01 17:06:09 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Brouillet Elementary
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Nov. 22 were at Brouillet Elementary in Puyallup.
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Thu Dec 01 17:54:52 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Margaret Mead Elementary
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Nov. 23 were from Margaret Mead Elementary in Sammamish.
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Fri Dec 02 13:35:43 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Woodmont Elementary
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Monday, Nov. 28 -- Woodmont Elementary
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Fri Dec 02 15:02:27 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Bryant Elementary
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for November 29 -- Bryant Elementary
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Fri Dec 02 15:05:34 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Poulsbo Elementary
The safety patrol at Poulsbo Elementary are Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Nov. 30.
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Fri Dec 02 15:10:47 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Redmond Elementary
The safety patrol kids at Redmond Elementary are Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Dec. 2.
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Mon Dec 05 22:00:00 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What happens at anger management classes?
The safety patrol kids at Redmond Elementary are Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Dec. 2.
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Wed Dec 07 10:04:49 PST 2011 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Hazelwood Elementary
The safety patrol kids at Redmond Elementary are Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Dec. 2.
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Mon Jan 09 21:50:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes:Take a closer look at waterfront welfare inspection documents
The safety patrol kids at Redmond Elementary are Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Dec. 2.
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Thu Jan 12 16:38:43 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Serene Lake Elementary
Tracy's Lil' Traffic Buddies for Tuesday, January 3, were from Serene Lake Elementary School in North Lynnwood.
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Thu Jan 12 16:43:42 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Mukilteo Elementary
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies for January 4 were from Mukilteo Elementary School.
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Thu Jan 12 16:46:08 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Thursday, January 5, were from Christa McAuliffe Elementary in Sammamish.
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Thu Jan 12 16:48:11 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Tracy's lil' traffic buddies: Forest View Elementary
Tracy Taylor's lil' traffic buddies for Friday, January 6, were from Forest View Elementary in Everett.
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Mon Jan 16 22:00:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
In Depth: ALS advocate reacts to VA rule change
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Thu Feb 02 22:00:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How did we do the public records story?
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Mon Feb 06 21:30:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How did we do the 'Paid for Nothing' investigation?
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Thu Feb 09 11:56:22 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How a prison escape drill changes everything
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Mon Feb 13 21:30:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Can bad food be made good?
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Tue Feb 28 22:00:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What makes a good cop good?
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Thu Mar 22 22:00:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: The twists and turns of the stormwater drain story
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter Board President Kathy Holt reacts to the VA's change to their disability rating system.
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Fri Mar 23 11:22:19 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Your puppies on National Puppy Day
Friday, March 23 was National Puppy Day. Here are just some of the photos you sent to us in Your News, on Facebook and on Twitter.
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Thu Apr 19 21:07:47 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Hotels part of the problem behind illegal pickups
Friday, March 23 was National Puppy Day. Here are just some of the photos you sent to us in Your News, on Facebook and on Twitter.
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Fri Apr 27 09:38:47 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How did you get the idea for 'Fraud on the Job'?
KING 5's Susannah Frame discusses her investigation of fraud and abuse in a program designed to help minority contractors win state business.
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Tue May 08 22:35:14 PDT 2012 by KING 5 INVESTIGATORS
Behind the Scenes: How Grady case hurts other minority-owned businesses
KING 5's Susannah Frame discusses her investigation of fraud and abuse in a program designed to help minority contractors win state business.
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Tue May 08 14:53:08 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Whooping cough scare closes Seattle high school
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Fri May 11 08:46:45 PDT 2012 by KING 5 INVESTIGATORS
Behind the Scenes: What can happen when non-profit execs make big money?
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Thu May 24 22:43:46 PDT 2012 by KING 5 INVESTIGATORS
Behind the Scenes: Getting public officials on-camera
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Fri Jun 08 22:05:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise?
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Fri Jul 20 22:05:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Do I need a root canal?
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Fri Jul 27 22:30:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How can soldiers sue?
An outbreak of illness has forced the closure of Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School for at least two days.
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Mon Sep 03 21:45:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How the sheriff’s hands are tied
The King County sheriff may be the agency’s top cop, but the sheriff’s power is limited when it comes to accountability.
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Mon Sep 17 12:42:18 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Legislature submits basic education plan to state Supreme Court
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Tue Sep 18 17:52:45 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Did Knox case impact UW's study abroad program?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Fri Sep 21 21:45:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why have a felony traffic unit?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Wed Sep 26 21:45:00 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How the Walden case changed WA law
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Fri Oct 05 11:48:42 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How did the Scouts' secret get out?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Thu Oct 11 23:02:12 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Is the Boy Scouts ban on gays out of touch?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Wed Oct 17 22:58:21 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How many Boy Scout perversion files exist?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Thu Oct 25 23:42:21 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: How does the IBIS system work?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Fri Nov 02 13:50:25 PDT 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: What does it take to change flawed DBE program?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Mon Nov 05 22:41:13 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Cat and mouse game needed to enforce cig tax
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Wed Nov 14 21:45:00 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why don't all police. depts use gun traces?
A bi-partisan legislative committee submitted its first report to the State Supreme Court on its plans to fund basic education. Rep. Jamie Pedersen told KING 5 Morning News viewers what is in the report.
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Sun Dec 02 10:42:32 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Cats in Christmas trees (and one guilty dog)
Cats do love trees and we've got some great photos of kitties in, on and around the Christmas tree. Send us your cats in Christmas tree photos via our Facebook page or post them on our Your News page.
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Thu Dec 27 18:23:29 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
Children's HealthLink Special: Kids Healing Kids
Join KING 5's Jean Enersen on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. PT for a one-hour special Children's HealthLink -- Kids healing kids.
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Mon Dec 31 13:15:39 PST 2012 by KING 5 News
92 protected birds killed by car on Washington beach
PETA is offering a $5,000 for help in catching whoever drove into a flock of shore birds Thursday on the beach in southwest Washington and killed 92 of them.
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Mon Jan 14 22:30:00 PST 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Kratom - the word on the street
PETA is offering a $5,000 for help in catching whoever drove into a flock of shore birds Thursday on the beach in southwest Washington and killed 92 of them.
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Mon Feb 11 21:45:00 PST 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: Overcrowding in the federal prison system
PETA is offering a $5,000 for help in catching whoever drove into a flock of shore birds Thursday on the beach in southwest Washington and killed 92 of them.
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Thu Feb 21 21:45:00 PST 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: A closer look at one of the Viaduct changes
PETA is offering a $5,000 for help in catching whoever drove into a flock of shore birds Thursday on the beach in southwest Washington and killed 92 of them.
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Tue Feb 26 13:45:24 PST 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: From 'find and bite' to 'bark and hold'
PETA is offering a $5,000 for help in catching whoever drove into a flock of shore birds Thursday on the beach in southwest Washington and killed 92 of them.
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Tue Feb 26 14:20:35 PST 2013 by KING 5 News
Here's why you should spay/neuter your pets
Spaying or neutering pets prevents animals from being born accidentally, and is the most effective and humane way to save animals' lives.
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Mon Apr 22 21:45:00 PDT 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: How hot is Hanford's waste?
Spaying or neutering pets prevents animals from being born accidentally, and is the most effective and humane way to save animals' lives.
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Thu May 02 21:45:00 PDT 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: KING 5's Gary Chittim on why Hanford matters to every Washington resident
KING 5 environmental reporter Gary Chittim talks with Susannah Frame about the dangers posed by nuclear waste at the Hanford Site.
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Wed May 08 21:45:00 PDT 2013 by KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: The drug sting at Redmond H.S.
KING 5 environmental reporter Gary Chittim talks with Susannah Frame about the dangers posed by nuclear waste at the Hanford Site.
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Fri Mar 25 04:51:43 PDT 2011 by Tracy Taylor/ KING 5 Traffic
Weekend Roadwork that will slow you down!
KING 5 environmental reporter Gary Chittim talks with Susannah Frame about the dangers posed by nuclear waste at the Hanford Site.
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Fri Mar 25 09:31:18 PDT 2011 by Tracy Taylor/ KING 5 Traffic
Final Day of the United Way Hunger Challenge
KING 5 environmental reporter Gary Chittim talks with Susannah Frame about the dangers posed by nuclear waste at the Hanford Site.
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Mon Jul 26 10:38:46 PDT 2010 by Lisa Van Cise, KING 5 Weather
Golf Gets in your Blood - July 16th 2010
KING 5 environmental reporter Gary Chittim talks with Susannah Frame about the dangers posed by nuclear waste at the Hanford Site.
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Sat Sep 11 13:26:43 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Mugsy the cat spotted on wildlife camera
Pet detective Kat Albrecht says Mugsy the cat, missing near Snoqualmie Summit since Aug. 29, has been spotted on a wildlife camera.
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Wed Sep 15 09:43:36 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Boo Boo the construction dog
There's an unlikely guard working at a construction site across the street from my Redmond apartment.
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Wed Sep 15 15:12:43 PDT 2010 by CHRIS INGALLS / KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Casino welfare investigation continues
There's an unlikely guard working at a construction site across the street from my Redmond apartment.
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Sun Sep 26 10:01:16 PDT 2010 by Julie Pinson, KING 5 Community Relations Intern
My First Week on the KING 5 Team
There's an unlikely guard working at a construction site across the street from my Redmond apartment.
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Wed Sep 29 22:29:13 PDT 2010 by Susannah Frame / KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the Keller Ferry story?
There's an unlikely guard working at a construction site across the street from my Redmond apartment.
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Sun Oct 24 13:39:14 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Family still hopeful that Mugsy will be found
The search for Mugsy – missing at Snoqualmie Pass since an accident in August – still continues, even though the tortoiseshell cat hasn't been spotted since Sept. 16.
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Mon Nov 01 22:20:43 PDT 2010 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the GAU contract story?
The search for Mugsy – missing at Snoqualmie Pass since an accident in August – still continues, even though the tortoiseshell cat hasn't been spotted since Sept. 16.
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Thu Dec 02 11:00:34 PST 2010 by LIZA JAVIER / KING 5 News
How do you pronounce 'Qatar'?
As FIFA announced Qatar as the winning bid to host the 2022 World Cup, it set off a big debate: How do you pronounce Qatar?
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Wed Dec 08 22:30:00 PST 2010 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why do the WSDOT HR story?
As FIFA announced Qatar as the winning bid to host the 2022 World Cup, it set off a big debate: How do you pronounce Qatar?
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Fri Jan 14 15:26:53 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
Low performing schools can apply for grants
Fifty Washington schools have been identified as the lowest performers in the state, which gives them the chance to apply for up to $2-million in federal grants.
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Mon Jan 31 15:24:51 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Specialized license plate benefits spay/neuter programs
If you're looking for a fun and different way to support animals, a specialized license plate is just the thing for you.
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Tue Feb 01 13:01:07 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats recalled over salmonella worries
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is recalling some pet treats because of concerns about Salmonella.
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Sat Feb 05 11:31:30 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Emaciated dog rescued from Seattle park
The Seattle Animal Shelter is trying to find the owner of an emaciated dog found roaming in the area of Denny Blaine Park on Thursday.
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Wed Feb 09 10:55:18 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise / KING 5 News
More Washington students are passing AP classes
Advance placement classes are enrolling more students in Washington - and more of them are passing.
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Mon Feb 14 14:13:27 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Wash. lawmakers to consider dog tethering bill
An anti-tether bill is scheduled to heard by the Washington State Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
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Mon Feb 14 15:06:00 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Mother, son accused of starving 31 animals plead not guilty
Diane Cowling and her adult son Michael were arrested after 31 cats and dogs were found starved to death in a foreclosed home in Granite Falls.
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Tue Feb 15 09:31:11 PST 2011 by LINDA BYRON / KING 5 News
Home invasion robbery victim speaks
Diane Cowling and her adult son Michael were arrested after 31 cats and dogs were found starved to death in a foreclosed home in Granite Falls.
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Mon Feb 21 08:37:59 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
Pioneer in education wins Presidential Medal of Freedom
A pioneer in civil rights education is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for helping break down barriers for Hispanics.
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Wed Mar 02 22:30:00 PST 2011 by CHRIS INGALLS / KING 5 News
Inside the Investigation: How did the food stamp program get so big?
A pioneer in civil rights education is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for helping break down barriers for Hispanics.
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Wed Mar 09 15:11:38 PST 2011 by Tracy Taylor / KING 5 TRAFFIC REPORTER
Welcome to our new traffic blog
Welcome to all things traffic and a look into what I do everyday!
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Mon Mar 14 09:38:01 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
HSPE testing begins for high school students
Washington State's sophomores begin this year's round of standardized exams today. The HSPE tests their proficiency in reading and writing.
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Wed Mar 16 22:34:11 PDT 2011 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: Why did we do this ferry story?
Washington State's sophomores begin this year's round of standardized exams today. The HSPE tests their proficiency in reading and writing.
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Sat Apr 09 12:40:56 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Former ATF bomb dog missing from his Puyallup home found
Xtreme, a retired ATF explosives dog who was missing from his home has been returned to his family.
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Tue May 03 10:52:14 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Seattle Humane's Tuxes and Tails fundraiser Saturday
The Seattle Humane Society’s annual Tuxes & Tails Gala is set for Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The theme this year is "Furry Tales Can Come True." KING 5’s Margaret Larson, host of New Day Northwest, is one of the emcees
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Tue May 03 13:28:59 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Got mice? King Co. offering free barn cats
Regional Animal Services of King County is offering free “barn cats” to people who have a problem with rats or mice.
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Fri May 06 08:29:06 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
Local school adopts 'no excuses' attitude for college prep
A Spanaway school believes it is never too early to start preparing children to go to college.
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Fri Sep 16 15:23:09 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
Striking teachers send message to Olympia
Striking Tacoma teachers are hoping state lawmakers are watching. While the walkout is aimed at the local school district, the union admits it's hoping to send a message to Olympia -- the cuts to education need to stop.
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Mon Sep 26 22:30:11 PDT 2011 by ELISA HAHN / KING 5 News
Theft of yelping Marysville dog caught on surveillance video
A Marysville man says a woman drove up to his house, went into his yard, and stole his dog from his front yard - and it was all caught on tape.
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Mon Oct 17 07:49:57 PDT 2011 by TRACY TAYLOR / KING 5 News
Tracy's drive around the Alaskan Way Viaduct - from the north
I spent the weekend driving around with Lucy the wonder dog and found ways to get around with the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. Here's my drive from the north.
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Mon Oct 17 07:48:42 PDT 2011 by TRACY TAYLOR / KING 5 News
Tracy's drive around the Alaskan Way Viaduct - from the south
I spent the weekend driving around with Lucy the wonder dog and found ways to get around with the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. Here's my drive from the south.
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Mon Oct 17 07:47:33 PDT 2011 by TRACY TAYLOR / KING 5 News
Tracy's drive around the Alaskan Way Viaduct - from West Seattle
I spent the weekend driving around with Lucy the wonder dog and found ways to get around with the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. Here's my drive out of West Seattle.
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Mon Oct 17 08:12:21 PDT 2011 by TRACY TAYLOR / KING 5 News
Ways to get around with the 9 day viaduct closure!
Here's a video blog on how to get around the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure with alternate routes!
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Mon Oct 24 09:53:40 PDT 2011 by ANDREA OESS / KING 5 News Producer
Why I'll make the commute worse on Tuesday
Here's a video blog on how to get around the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure with alternate routes!
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Wed Nov 02 10:25:20 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News
Protests at CWU over president's bonus
A protest is planned for Wednesday afternoon at CWU over a half million dollar "retention incentive" being given to the school's president.
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Mon Feb 20 15:39:35 PST 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Microsoft developer creates robot so he can play with his dog remotely
A developer on the Microsoft Robotics Team recently built a remotely operated robot for interacting and playing with his pet over the internet.
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Mon Apr 23 22:28:21 PDT 2012 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the Scenes: Why the DBE program is important
A developer on the Microsoft Robotics Team recently built a remotely operated robot for interacting and playing with his pet over the internet.
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Tue Apr 24 17:40:53 PDT 2012 by ROBERT MAK / KING 5 News
Jose Banda of Anaheim one of 3 finalists for Seattle schools superintendent
Jose Banda is coming from Orange County, California, a much smaller school system where most of the students are low-income and speak English as a second language. Is Banda ready for a district like Seattle?
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Sat May 05 12:50:13 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Baby hummingbird - from nest to first flight
In late March we had an incredible series of photos taken by PAWS Wildlife Naturalist Kevin Mack of a hummingbird building her nest for spring on the PAWS campus. Well now Kevin has taken more amazing photos of the mother bird and her baby as the lit
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Mon May 07 13:13:58 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Meow the 39-pound-cat dies of respiratory failure
Sad news from Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Meow, the 39-pound-cat who gained national attention because of his size, passed away on Saturday.
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Sun Aug 05 14:05:05 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Dog lost after falling off boat into Lake Washington rescued by strangers
A dog that was feared dead after falling from his owner’s boat into Lake Washington on Saturday is back at home.
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Tue Aug 07 15:26:15 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
There's no fighting between this cat and dog!
If you believe that dogs and cats can't get along, you'd better check out this series of photos of Ike the cat and Alice samoyed.
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Sat Sep 01 13:46:50 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Seattle filmmaker's 'Henri' cat video takes top honors at Internet film fest
More than 10,000 fans attended the first Internet Cat Video Film Festival in Minneapolis on Thursday, and a Seattle filmmaker came away with the festival's top prize.
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Sat Sep 15 13:01:32 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
FDA says pet death toll from jerky treats now at 360
The FDA now says 350 dogs and one cat have died in the last 18 months, reportedly after eating chicken jerky treats made in China.
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Wed Sep 19 15:46:08 PDT 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Acting as 'global citizen,' PAWS takes in dogs from Iran
The Iranian government is proposing a complete ban on dogs in the cities and suburbs, and conditions for stray dogs are dismal. PAWS is one of several shelters that have taken in animals from Iran.
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Tue Sep 25 14:30:09 PDT 2012 by ALLEN SCHAUFFLER / KING 5 News
London Bureau Yellow Jacket brings $400 at auction
The London Bureau KING5 Yellow Jacket has been auctioned, bringing in $400 in “Gasman’s KJR Kares-a-thon” last Friday.
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Mon Nov 12 16:11:14 PST 2012 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
Did Colorado wild horse buyer send horses to slaughter?
A southern Colorado man under investigation for his handling of protected wild horses has acknowledged shipping animals out of the state in violation of brand inspection laws, multiple news reports say.
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Tue Nov 20 14:23:28 PST 2012 by Betsy Robertson, KING 5 Community Relations
Why I'll be Giving Thanks
A southern Colorado man under investigation for his handling of protected wild horses has acknowledged shipping animals out of the state in violation of brand inspection laws, multiple news reports say.
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Mon Dec 10 21:40:00 PST 2012 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: The port commission's atypical action on Sea-Tac leases
A southern Colorado man under investigation for his handling of protected wild horses has acknowledged shipping animals out of the state in violation of brand inspection laws, multiple news reports say.
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Thu Dec 20 21:45:00 PST 2012 by LINDA BYRON / KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: How do DUI laws apply in the era of legal pot?
A southern Colorado man under investigation for his handling of protected wild horses has acknowledged shipping animals out of the state in violation of brand inspection laws, multiple news reports say.
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Sat Jan 26 13:09:10 PST 2013 by SUSAN WYATT / KING 5 News
PET DISH: 'Dear Rocky' - Tribute to beloved cat is finalist in 'Catdance' Film Fest
Alec Friedman made the video in tribute to his beloved cat Rocky, who died at age 17.
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Mon Feb 04 21:45:00 PST 2013 by CHRIS INGALLS / KING 5 News
What Seattle Police do with seized or surrendered firearms
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Thu Apr 25 21:45:00 PDT 2013 by SUSANNAH FRAME / KING 5 News
Behind the scenes: How did KING 5 get started on its Hanford series?
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Mon Jun 21 12:44:27 PDT 2010 by Betsy Robertson, KING 5 Manager of Community Relations
Tukwila’s Starfire Makes an Impression
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Mon Jun 21 11:35:23 PDT 2010 by Betsy Robertson, KING 5 Manager of Community Relations
Thank you Alzheimer's Association... and Aunt Beth
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Fri Jul 16 18:07:58 PDT 2010 by Betsy Robertson, KING 5 Manager of Community Relations
Lenny Wilkens: A Champion for Odessa Brown
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Sun Aug 15 10:22:35 PDT 2010 by Betsy Robertson, KING 5 Manager of Community Relations
Why KING 5 Celebrates the Arts
For at least the last 20 years, firearms seized by Seattle Police or turned in voluntarily by citizens are ultimately destroyed, a practice also followed by the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Fri Oct 29 16:29:12 PDT 2010 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Together we can stop bullying
Bullying has taken center stage in the media. Students have committed suicide after being bullied for their sexuality and after being accused of bullying. A new study suggests half of all teens say they've been victims of bullying.
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Sat Nov 06 13:05:03 PDT 2010 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
An up-close look at the achievement gap
There has been a lot of talk about the achievement gap and about how the U.S. is falling short when compared to other countries. What does that really mean?
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Wed Nov 17 16:38:34 PST 2010 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
The realistic picture revealed by Seattle's school reports
The Seattle School District took an uncomfortable step this month, releasing reports on its 80+ campuses that paint a shockingly vivid picture of just how wide the achievement gap really is.
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Fri Nov 26 14:57:23 PST 2010 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Developing a state education plan
Lawmakers are facing some tough choices as the state grapples with a projected budget deficit in the billions of dollars. When it comes to education, you have the opportunity to help prioritize where the money is spent.
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Sun Dec 05 12:34:14 PST 2010 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Redesigning dropout factories
Some companies produce widgets, others produce cogs - and some high schools in this country are accused of producing dropouts in much the same way. A recent study shows graduation rates have improved, but have they really?
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Fri Dec 17 16:59:36 PST 2010 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
A lean holiday season for education
This week Governor Christine Gregoire unveiled a budget proposal that was the equivalent of giving state educators a lump of coal for Christmas.
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Fri Dec 24 14:38:26 PST 2010 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
A multi-cultural approach to early learning
Studies indicate that kindergarten preparedness is key in bridging the achievement gap in the education system. One local organization is using a multi-cultural approach at improving a child's odds of succeeding in their first year of school.
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Wed Jan 05 16:09:32 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
An education bombshell from the Governor's office
Governor Christine Gregoire calls for major changes to Washington's education system... a system she says is non-existent.
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Tue Jan 11 14:06:58 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Washington gets barely passing grade in education
Two groups release report cards on Washington's education system - and both say the state is barely passing.
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Mon Jan 17 21:15:54 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
A glimpse into higher education in Washington State
The Higher Education Coordinating Board has released a report detailing key facts about higher education in Washington.
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Thu Jan 27 18:13:33 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise / KING 5 News, Senior Assignments Editor
Mother jailed for trying to get her kids a better education
An Akron, Ohio mother is convicted for lying about where she lives to get her kids into a better school.
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Fri Jan 28 17:45:49 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Education-related documentaries are screened locally
A couple of education-related documentaries are being screened in the Puget Sound region. Both are critical of the current education system.
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Mon Jan 31 10:03:46 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Tracking education legislation
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has made it easy to track education-related legislation this session.
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Sat Feb 05 16:13:30 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Educational apartheid
The case of an Ohio mother jailed for falsifying documents in an effort to get her daughters a better education is being cited as evidence of educational apartheid in the public school system.
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Mon Feb 14 09:37:57 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Obama calls for increased spending on education
President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fy 2012 calls for increases in spending on education.
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Tue Feb 15 16:43:19 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Seattle gets its own version of the Harlem Children's Zone
Seattle's Bailey Gatzert Elementary is one of the city's lowest performing schools. Seattle University is hoping to turn that around.
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Wed Feb 16 16:41:31 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Gregoire uses social media in push for Dept. of Education
Governor Christine Gregoire uses Facebook and Twitter in a push for support for her proposed for Department of Education.
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Sat Feb 19 15:20:13 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Student video contest focuses on importance of STEM education
A video contest for Washington students.
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Fri Feb 25 12:45:19 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
A big week for education news around the country
A big week for education news around the country... from budget slashing to kids with placards.
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Fri Feb 25 14:39:24 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Making up missed snow days at area schools
Chief on many parents' minds after this week's snow - when will area schools make up the missed days?
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Mon Feb 28 15:07:58 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Students to protest cuts to higher education
Students at a number of Washington's publicly supported colleges will be walking out of class on Tuesday to protest budget cuts to higher education.
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Wed Mar 02 15:40:10 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Meeting minimum standards not good enough
Is getting a "C" in school good enough or does it give students an excuse to be mediocre?
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Fri Mar 04 11:27:01 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Paying schools to reduce their dropout rate
Lawmakers are putting their money where their mouth is in attempting to reduce the dropout rate.
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Sat Mar 05 14:30:38 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
UW uses social media to tout higher education
The University of Washington uses social media to spread the word about the importance of a college degree. A panel discussion is planned Monday evening on the issue of higher education.
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Wed Mar 09 16:18:45 PST 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
White House takes on bullying
The White House is hosting a conference aimed at curbing bulllying on U.S. campuses.
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Thu Mar 10 16:20:21 PST 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Up to 82 pct. of U.S. schools could be failing
The Obama Administration braces for a dramatic increase in the number of schools identified as "failing."
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Wed Mar 16 17:19:33 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Current events take center stage in local classrooms
Teachers are turning real world events into classroom lessons.
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Mon Mar 21 13:17:38 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor / KING 5 News
College bound versus college ready
A lot of high school graduates want to go to college but that doesn't necessarily mean they're ready to go.
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Thu Mar 24 17:00:04 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Washington sees increase in dropout factories
The number of dropout factories in Washington State has gone up according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
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Fri Mar 25 13:21:50 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Bake sale for education
Teachers are selling muffins and cookies on the steps of the state capitol today - hoping to bring awareness to the issue of overcrowding in Washington classrooms.
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Mon Mar 28 14:45:50 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Finding educational opportunities outside the classroom
Sometimes educational opportunities present themselves in the most unexpected places.
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Mon Apr 25 15:14:29 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
New UW President no stranger to budget cuts
The University of Washington Board of Regents names Michael Young as they're pick for the President's job.
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Wed Apr 27 16:49:51 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / KING 5 News Sr. Assignments Editor
Washington school in position to win visit from the President
A small, North Central Washington high school is among six finalists vying for the chance to have President Obama speak at their graduation.
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Tue May 10 11:33:18 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Legislature turns to education to balance budget
As lawmakers attempt to cover a projected $5-billion shortfall in revenue over the next two years, one area they're looking at to help balance the budget is education.
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Wed May 11 14:27:55 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Governor to sign tuition measure
Governor Chris Gregoire says she'll sign legislation giving the state's public universities the authority to raise tuition rates
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Tue May 17 15:44:48 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Ingraham High School to keep Principal Floe
a reversal from Seattle School District Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield. She's changed her mind and will now renew IHS Principal Martin Floe's contract.
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Fri May 20 18:17:05 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Teachers stage sit-ins over state budget
Sit-ins will get a new look this weekend as teachers try to draw attention to budget cuts from the state and their impact on education.
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Mon May 23 15:06:08 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Anniversary of historic education decision
Last week marked the 57th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling.
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Wed May 25 14:50:26 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Education hit hardest in budget cuts
Cuts to education account for 41 percent of all cuts from the legislature.
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Fri May 27 15:34:19 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
WSU tuition increase in the works
The WSU Board of Regents will consider a 16-percent increase in tuition rates at their meeting on June 6th.
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Fri Jun 10 10:51:51 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
UW considers 20 percent tuition increase
Regents at the University of Washington tentatively approve a 20% increase in tuition
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Tue Jun 14 13:48:16 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
State releases HSPE results
OPSI - the state agency that oversees K-12 education in Washington, today released the results of the reading and writing portions of the High School Proficiency Exams.
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Mon Jun 20 15:42:41 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
The right to life, liberty and education?
A constitutional amendment has been proposed that would give Americans the right to a high quality education.
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Tue Jun 28 14:17:43 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Dream Act gets hearing before Senate subcommittee
A Senate subcommittee today discussed a measure to grant undocumented students the right to higher education
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Tue Jul 05 16:07:01 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Government tracks college affordability
The Department of Education releases its annual College Affordability study. And, just as the UW announces the largest tuition hike in the school's history, a study shows that the concept of "college for all" may not be realistic.
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Thu Jul 07 12:39:17 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
California adopts gay history curriculum
A bill requiring gay history to be taught in California schools awaits Governor Jerry Brown's signature
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Wed Jul 20 09:50:09 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Time to start thinking about school supplies
School doesn't start for many until late August or early September, but in order to save money on school supplies, it isn't too early to start making your lists.
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Fri Jul 29 16:39:32 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Crashing the Torchlight Parade for Education
Organizers are planning to crash the Torchlight Parade to bring attention to the state of public education.
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Tue Aug 02 15:01:21 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
The debt deal & education
While medicaid and social security have been spared from the budget axe, graduate students aren't nearly so lucky. The Budget Control Act of 2011 includes a provision that scaps a student loan program.
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Thu Aug 04 14:58:16 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Students clash with police in Chile over education reform
Thousands of students in Chile have taken to the street in a push for educational reform.
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Tue Aug 16 11:18:50 PDT 2011 by RICH MARRIOTT, GLENN FARLEY / KING 5 News
La Nina may be coming back this winter
Our KING 5 meteorologists are closely watching the computer models, and unfortunately, some are hinting at a return to La Nina conditions next winter.
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Tue Aug 16 13:51:48 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
If you don't like the rules, change them
Attempts by the Obama Administration to change No Child Left Behind are stalled.. so the adminstration is looking for ways to work around the education act.
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Wed Aug 17 15:20:53 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Washington kids do well on ACT
For the eighth straight year, Washington kids have scored above the national average on the American College Test (ACT).
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Mon Aug 22 16:18:27 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Fuel Up First; the importance of breakfast in education
State educators are pushing the importance of breakfast through a new program, "Fuel Up First with Breakfast."
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Mon Sep 12 14:29:39 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
SpongeBob's impact on education
Watching fast paced cartoons may be detrimental to a child's ability to learn.
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Tue Sep 13 12:32:03 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
UW in top 50 in ranking of nation's colleges, universities
U.S. News & World Report has released their annual rankings of colleges and universities.
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Tue Sep 13 15:30:11 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Tacoma strike a battle over seniority
While teacher pay and class size issues have yet to be resolved, union leaders say it's seniority that is the biggest obstacle to any settlement in the Tacoma teachers strike.
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Wed Sep 14 13:08:11 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Washington students score well on SAT
The results are in and it appears Washington students scored well on the national Scholastic Aptitude Test.
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Thu Sep 15 14:41:08 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignements Editor, KING 5 News
Seniority versus performance in education
The issue of teacher seniority is taking center stage in the debate over education reform.
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Fri Sep 16 21:57:02 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Social media & the teachers' strike
The issue of teacher seniority is taking center stage in the debate over education reform.
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Tue Sep 20 14:04:32 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Side effects of the Tacoma teacher strike
A lot of things impact how a child is educated. And, it turns out, a strike by teachers impacts more than just a child's ability to learn.
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Mon Sep 26 12:47:58 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Education Nation - Washington
KING-5 News is partnering with NBC in a week-long focus on the greatest challenges facing the U.S. education system as well as new opportunities and innovative ways of revolutionizing education in America.
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Tue Sep 27 12:56:46 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Showdown coming in Olympia
The State Superintendent is saying no to a request from the Governor's office to come up with another 10 percent in reductions.
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Wed Sep 28 12:32:27 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor KING 5 News
The zip code effect
Many things play a role in how a child performs in the classroom, including the neighborhood in which they live.
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Thu Sep 29 14:48:00 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Dorn says 'no' to governor's proposed cuts
The State Superintendent is standing firm - he won't provide the Governor's office with ideas on how to cut education by $97.3-million dollars.
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Tue Oct 04 15:19:08 PDT 2011 by Cynthia Wise, Senior Assignments Editor, KING 5 News
Washington gets 'F' in civil rights education
When it comes to teaching the civil rights movement of the 1960s, the Southern Poverty Law Center has given the state of Washington an "F."
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Wed Oct 05 13:12:51 PDT 2011 by CYNTHIA WISE / Senior Assignements Editor, KING 5 News
Donors sought for area classrooms
Starbucks and the Gates Foundation want to partner with coffee drinkers to help fund projects in area schools.
