The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education has hit the ground running in 2026. With closed session meetings on disciplinary matters and multiple meet-and-greets, the board is balancing immediate concerns with its commitment to community engagement.

Daron Payne, a star player for the Washington Commanders, has returned from suspension with a renewed perspective. Instead of shying away from contact, he now embraces a more deliberate approach to physical play when provoked.