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Seattle's DEEL Seeks Input for Student Telehealth Services, Calls for Provider Applications
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in Seattle recently announced that they are actively accepting applications for the Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). As posted on DEEL’s official website, this RFI is part of an initiative to gather data on providing supportive telehealth care tailored to the mental well-being needs of Seattle's young students. The submission window for this RFI began on Wednesday, June 26 and will run through Wednesday, July 24. Interested telehealth service providers can access to apply on DEEL's website.
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
Head West Studio in Napavine strives for a kind and genuine environment for hairdressing
Head West Studio, a hair salon located at 106 E. Washington St. in Napavine, is the place to be for a great cut in a calm and welcoming environment. Koral Working, the owner and one of the
Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center Breaks Ground on New Arena in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE – Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center will soon break ground on its new primary arena at their forthcoming 12-acre home in Sunnyslope. This pivotal moment marks a significant milestone in their Double the Capacity capital campaign, aimed at expanding their facilities and services to better serve the greater Wenatchee Valley community.
Gordon Goes At Grays Harbor
ELMA, Wash. — Big wins have been piling up for Dominic Gordon this past month but none have been bigger than a win at Grays Harbor Raceway in the 360 Hall of Fame Battle Royal. The win on night number two of the Northwest Speedweek Tour paid $5,000. Dominic...
Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made me a jingle dress!” she says to a friendly man standing off to the side of the line, adorned in cultural regalia from head to toe. Her grandmother, 62-year-old Tina Wixon, pulls her away, reminding […] The post Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Try your hand at 1850s crafts during happy hour events at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Back by popular demand, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is opening its doors after hours for its 21+ event series, Homespun Happy Hour. Tickets are available now for two evenings only, July 25 and August 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will travel back in time to 1855 as...
Second Dine and Donate event on August 10 for the family of Jayda
LYNNWOOD—Cedar Way Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) raised over $1,400 from its Red Robin of Lynnwood fundraiser on Friday, July 12, to support the Jada Woods-Johnson Family who lost their daughter to a fatal shooting in the Alderwood Mall food court. A second fundraiser is in the works for August 10 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Everett Mall location.
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Tacoma Rainiers Week In Review, July 15-21
This was kind of a weird Week in Review, due to the All-Star break and the lack of games – and posts, for that matter. We had just two of them, and here they are:. We started things off on Friday previewing this little three-game Reno series, and talked a bit about how the Aces have been the top team in the league since the second half began.
BOTL Farm receives innovation grant
ASHFORD — A family-owned farm promoting humane farming and local stability received an innovative grant award from the Food Animal Concerns Trust. The Food Animal Concerns Trust announced BOTL Farm has been awarded a Humane Farming Grant. This grant propels the farm’s mission of providing humanely raised meat products while promoting a connection between consumers and humane animal practices.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
A Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 hangover: Pike/Pine festival bends but doesn’t break despite massive Chappell Roan crowd
With reporting by Nova Berger/CHS Reporting Intern. The Capitol Hill Block Party awakens this Monday in a familiar place: facing questions of whether the music festival has grown too much for its neighborhood streets in a hangover of the sunny fun and legendarily good times experienced during its annual three days of music and partying.
Community comes together to save crow stuck in tree at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park
TACOMA, Wash. — Several community members gathered to rescue a crow trapped in a tree on Sunday. The rescue mission started at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, where someone found it hanging upside down in a tree. Its leg was stuck in fishing line. Several people at Owen Beach worked...
Man Goes To Police To Get His Missing Finger Back
A mysterious human finger was found in a driveway, and now the finger has been returned!. The Tacoma Police Department responded to a report of a finger found in a driveway, and a person saw the story and called the Medical Examiner’s Office. The man identified himself and admitted to losing the finger,
Ceremonies, celebrations planned for Lynnwood Link grand opening Aug. 30
With six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood...
Kent tries to keep water fountain going at Town Square Plaza
The Town Square Plaza water fountain in Kent has kept kids cool and entertained for 15 years. But with that age has come operating trials and regular shutdowns of the popular fountain at the city park, 426 W. Smith St. “The Town Square Plaza water fountain presents a complex challenge...
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