Summary: Candidates For Governor Debate: The candidates for Washington governor sparred over taxes and personal tax returns in their second official debate Wednesday night. The face–off took place on the Vancouver campus of Washington State University. Correspondent Austin Jenkins has highlights. Students Improve On Statewide Math And Science Tests: Washington public school students did better this year on the state's standardized math and science tests. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn announced the test results Wednesday. KUOW's Ann Dornfeld tells us why students improved. New School Lunch Program: The United States Department of Agriculture has set new nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program, which brings the first major changes in school meals in over 30 years. All school districts in King County will be rolling out new menus next Wednesday as students return to the classroom. We find out what students will be eating. Seattle's Intiman Theater Will Be Back: Following a four play summer season the cash strapped Intiman Theatre's managing director says they will return next year. KUOW's Marcie Sillman reports. Be Super Safe: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has unveiled a new plan to improve road safety with the slogan (and matching road signs): Be Super Safe. The campaign's goal is to achieve zero fatalities and injuries on the roads. KUOW's Ruby de Luna brings us the story.
