Federal Probe Targets 4 Washington Districts in Transgender Sport
Four Washington school districts face federal investigation over transgender athlete participation, as Title IX enforcement, state law and national politics collide.
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How WIAA's Decision Affects Transgender Athlete Participation
The Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) has voted down two proposals concerning transgender athletes, including a proposal from the Eastmont School District
Supt. Spencer Taylor says the Eastmont School Board had requested the WIAA consider the creation of sports competition divisions for boys, girls and a third classification open to all athletes.
"We want a f...
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WIAA To Discuss Adoption Of New Policies For Transgender Athletes
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) will explore the implementation of alternative methods for transgender athletes to participate in high school sports.
One of the leading proposals came at the suggestion by several school districts in the state, including the Eastmont School District in East Wenatchee, and involves the creation of a separate division of athletics program
WIAA Vote on Girls Flag Football in WA Falls Incomplete
Much of the push for girls flag football as a varsity sport in US high schools has come from the NFL
Washington State Considers Sanctioning Girls' Flag Football As Official High School Sport
Exciting news for female high school athletes in Washington: flag football may become an official sport!
Making Moves: Cashmere HS Joining the SCAC
Cashmere High School found a home for the next four years in the SCAC effective August 2024
Wenatchee Church Raises More Than $15 Million For K-12 School
Wenatchee's Grace City Church in Sunnyslope will open a K-through 12 school in the fall after raising more $15 million from donations and pledges.
Church Pastor Josh McPherson first announced the funding during an interview on KPQ's The Agenda program earlier this month...
WIAA Moves Football to March in High School Schedule Shakeup
The WIAA unveiled their plans for high school athletics in the state during a Tuesday night press conference.
There will be four seasons beginning Sept. 7 with sports that are considered low-risk like cross country and golf.
Board Executive Director Greg Whitmore says it's a balancing act between health, safety and opportunity
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WIAA Pushes Back Start of Fall Sports
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, the WIAA, has delayed the start of fall sports.
At Tuesday's executive board meeting, the start of football has been pushed to September 5th, while other fall sports can start on the 7th
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Yakima Health Department Asking Self-Monitoring for Attendees of Final Day of State Basketball Tournament
The Yakima Health Department is asking anyone who was in the SunDome Saturday, March 7th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to self-monitor for covid-19 symptoms, but that there is no need to self-quarantine.
A Kitsap County resident was in the building during that window who tested positive for the virus this week
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