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WA state workers plan walkout to spotlight intensifying contract talks
Tens of thousands of state employees will stage a walkout next month in a united demonstration of frustration with the tenor of negotiations on a new two-year contract, including a wage offer they consider “disrespectful.” Leaders of the Washington Federation of State Employees are urging their members statewide to walk off the job at noon […]
8 Area HS Football Teams Ranked in WA Preseason Coaches Poll
Sports Illustrated over the years has greatly expanded and now includes high school sports coverage across the US, online. SI.com has now put out their WA State High School football rankings. The rankings come from a poll of at least 75 coaches across the state. In July, SI staff released...
Teens gaining business experience through Burien nonprofit's summer internship program
BURIEN, Wash. — A Burien nonprofit is giving teens vital resources and support to build a brighter future. This week the non-profit Choose 180 is wrapping up its summer internship program. It is an eight-week summer internship program that teens 13 to 18 years old are paid to be a part of. They gain entrepreneurship skills and learn how to start and run a business.
Back to School Welcome and Information from Principal Patu
I hope you enjoyed your summer break! There is lots of excitement for this year as we will be launching our new instructional vision I shared with you in my previous letter and preparing to move into our beautiful new building in the Spring of 2025. As the new leader of RBHS, I want you to know that I count it a privilege to be entrusted with the care of your scholar and to ensure they have a safe, welcoming, inclusive, equitable, world-class educational experience at Beach!
Tukwila Police Officer injured after suspect rams patrol car with stolen vehicle
A Tukwila Police officer was injured Monday evening, Aug. 19, 2024, after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle rammed a patrol car and fled the scene in the Southcenter district. Police said the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspect crashed into the patrol car before leading officers...
NSF, Paul Allen Foundation award $16 million for conservation research
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation in Seattle and the National Science Foundation (NSF) have announced 10 grants totaling $16 million in support of science-driven conservation projects. The grants, the second round of funding from NSF’s Partnership to Advance Conservation Science and Practice program, are intended to catalyze and deepen...
Louisville, KY receives baby gorilla from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo
SEATTLE - The baby gorilla relocated from Woodland Park Zoo has arrived in Louisville, Kentucky. Baby Abeo arrived to the Lousivlle Zoo to be socialized with his foster mom and gorilla family. Previously his mother at Woodland Park failed to show interest in her baby, leading and zoo workers in...
Edmonds Architectural Design Board to meet Aug. 22
The Edmonds Architectural Design Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in the third-floor Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. The meeting may also be viewed via Zoom. The passcode is 591531. The board will recap the first half of 2024 and also discuss its...
Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor help Storm hold off Mystics
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points and Ezi Magbegor had a double-double as the visiting Seattle Storm topped the Washington Mystics 83-77 on Tuesday. Magbegor bundled 13 points and 14 rebounds for Seattle, which led 44-30 at halftime before allowing Washington to close within a...
Amplifying Asian Voices: Diana Ratsamee’s ‘Eastern Echoes’ Brings the Sound of the Asian Diaspora to Seattle Airwaves
Seattle-born Diana Ratsamee says the Chinatown-International District (CID) was a big influence on her upbringing. Throughout her life, she always believed that her heritage held a lot of value for her, and she often found herself connecting that with her love for music. These days she’s exploring those facets of her life through her radio show, Eastern Echoes with Diana Ratsamee, which dives into cultural influence on music throughout the Asian diaspora.
Walgreens Opens at Vulcan’s Office, Retail Property in South Lake Union
Vulcan Real Estate announced the opening of a Walgreens pharmacy and store at the firm’s 520 Westlake office and retail property. The new location will provide increased healthcare access to South Lake Union’s residents, visitors, and workers. “Walgreens is an ideal fit for South Lake Union with its...
BASIS Independent Schools Appoints Bothell Campus Head
Private school network BASIS Independent Schools has appointed Robert Runyon as its inaugural head of school for its upcoming Bothell campus, which is set to open in fall 2025. Runyon brings eight years of experience within the BASIS Independent Schools network and previously served as the associate head of school...
City of Seattle Awarded $5.5 Million from FEMA to Install Air-Conditioning at Five Library Branches
Seattle is feeling the impacts of climate change now — from the extreme heat earlier this summer, to the dangerous wildfire smoke to come. Extreme weather harms the health and wellness of Seattle residents, particularly communities of color who are hit first and worst. As the City of Seattle...
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