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Editor's note: As officials at Seattle Public Schools and the union representing district teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors and other employees negotiate a contract for the 2026-27 school year, we will keep you updated here. Keep checking back for n

The Seattle School Board approved a $1.34 billion operating budget for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, although it did not resolve the threat of a teacher walkout next week and a potential delay in the start of classes. The budget approval came the

September brings cooler weather and school backpacks, but there's plenty of free family fun around greater Seattle to enjoy. Make the most of this colorful season with story walks, museum visits, the Bicycle Weekend and more. Below is our round-up the bes

If you have a train enthusiast in the family, then you don't want to miss out on these hikes around the Seattle area, which are perfect for train spotting and exploring old railways. Watch trains while discovering marine life in a tide pool, turn on your

Hey there, families, and welcome to Erika's Picks. For years, I've been looking for the best family-friendly events happening each weekend around the greater Seattle area. Whether you're looking to explore a new park, attend a fun workshop, or catch a loc

Delightful Whidbey Island, located in Puget Sound north of Seattle, is fun to explore whether you have only one day or are visiting for a longer time. While certain "touristy" favorites on the island (like visiting Fort Casey) continue to be fun for us to

As the leaves change, the days darken, and families settle back into the school-year routine, plenty of magic can be found in the Emerald City's theaters for families. From family-friendly plays, musicals and dance productions put produced by professional

Elevated levels of lead have been found in the public right-of-way along the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood, prompting cleanup of known contamination, additional environmental testing and precautionary public health guidanc

Earlier this month, nearly 50 teachers and administrators from at least eight school districts were on hand at Chief Kitsap Academy to review a Suquamish Tribe-focused social studies course middle and high school students. The curriculum, decades in the m

The bottom line: Potterheads, assemble! The theatrical addendum to the seven-novel series is whirling its magic wand at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, just in time for one last enthralling theater outing before the kids head back to Hogwarts. "Harry Po