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WA superintendent of public schools candidates agree state's funding model flawed
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Peninsula School Board member David Olson found some common ground during Saturday’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction debate at the Bellevue Public Library. Both think the state’s funding model for public education is flawed. “Our state only spends about 3.1% of its GDP [gross domestic product] on education, and the national average is 3.6%,” said Reykdal, who is running for a third term. ...
What Seattle got in $144 million Madison Street revamp
After three years and $144 million, most of the detours and construction cones are finally gone from Madison Street.Why it matters: The project, one of the city's largest and most complex, reflects a broader shift in urban planning — prioritizing the movement of people over cars.The City of Seattle says the project is meant to transform Madison Street into a community-oriented "main street" rather than just a traffic corridor.The years of construction affected several neighborhoods, from Madison Valley to Capitol Hill to downtown.The big picture: The addition of the RapidRide G bus line, a key part of the overhaul, introduced...
United Way of King County needs Volunteers for its Free Tax Prep Campaign
United Way of King County needs Volunteers now to help fight poverty with its Free Tax Preparation Campaign. Funded by United Way, the IRS, Washington’s Department of Commerce, and the City of Seattle, our free tax services run from January through April. Although Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently announced a plan to reduce funding to our Free Tax Preparation Campaign, our program still remains committed to helping our neighbors get back the money they deserve.
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