The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) awarded 111 classroom grants totaling nearly $75,000 for 2015. $69,000 of the funding was directly from SEF and $5,750 was privately funded. 84% of the applications received for classroom grants were awarded.
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. announced that the 2014 Fuel Your School program, which launched for the first time this year in King County, generated $600,000 helping to fund 497 local public school classroom projects, 189 of which support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum and impacting 67,881 students.
Advocates for minority and low-income students are urging legislators to take a closer look at the state’s McCleary obligation to ensure that all students are given equal and ample opportunity to achieve in school.
Despite the early spring weather, February is considered too early to assume we don’t still have to turn up the heat in homes. The good news is that for thousands of local low-income residents, it’s not too late to receive up to $1,000 to help with energy bills.
Ninety-four percent of Washington voters believe every child should have access to a high quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the state’s K-12 public schools, but just 45 percent believe schools are delivering, according to a new poll.
About four years ago, Sarah Wright lost her job.
At the time, she had two children — one of whom was a newborn, the other was about 6. She decided to stay home to take care of them, but as a result, the family budget took a hit. Initially, Wright was reluctant to ask for help, but eventually, she turned to Hopelink.
Local faith leaders called on law enforcement to treat recent vandalism in Bothell as hate crimes targeting Muslims.
Metropolitan King County Councilmembers introduced legislation on Feb. 26 that would guarantee working moms and dads employed by King County up to 12 weeks in paid parental leave after a birth, adoption, or new placement of a foster child. The legislation was authored by Councilmember Rod Dembowski and is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Jane Hague and Larry Gossett.
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the students of UW Bothell’s campus protested the lack of a diversity center on UW’s most diverse campus.
Congratulations to the Bothell and Inglemoor high school students who won 85 awards at the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) West Central Winter Regional Conference.
Last week, Bothell resident Alan Smith requested new council and a new judge to render his sentence following the verdict of guilty for the charge of murder given on Feb. 4, however Judge Michael Downes denied the request today in Snohomish County Court.
The state Senate voted unanimously Wednesday for a bill requested by Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark to use LiDAR technology to develop and catalog detailed maps of Washington’s geologic hazards.
The proposal to toll Interstate 405 from Bellevue to Lynnwood received less than an enthused response at a public meeting held at Kirkland City Hall Feb. 19.
The EvergreenHealth Board of Commissioners recently awarded Donald C. “Chuck” Brockway, Jr., with its annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the profound impact of individuals on enhancing the health and well-being of the community, and for their dedication to serving the EvergreenHealth mission.
Lynn Chou of Bothell served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of Feb. 16, sponsored by Lt. Governor Brad Owen.
From Feb. 24 through Mar. 6, closures to York Road and Jewell Road may impact travelers.
The Hindu Temple in Bothell and Skyview Junior High School were vandalized with hate-speech graffiti on Feb. 15. The hate speech on the Hindu Temple had a swastika and the words ‘Go Home,’ whereas the school had a swastika and ‘Muslims be gone’ and ‘Muslims get out.’
A bald eagle was photographed as it surveyed the area around Downtown Kenmore. Photograph by Patrick McSweeney.
In a new twist in the murder case of Susann Smith, convicted killer Alan Smith has filed a motion for new council.
Abby Snyder of Bothell served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of Feb. 16. Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, sponsored Snyder’s weeklong experience in the Legislature.