Starting Dec. 29, drivers will pay an electronic toll to cross the 520 bridge and the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging travelers to get ready by setting up […]
LA Koreatown schools at forefront of education reform
By Katherine Kim NEW AMERICA MEDIA “Good night, Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow,” intones a pint-sized, pink-cheeked Kelly Park, reciting a soliloquy from the leading role in Romeo […]
King County awards $10.6 million to affordable housing development countywide
Creating housing for veterans, homeless families and others in need, on Friday, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced approximately $10.6 million in awards for affordable housing development across the county. […]
Community volunteers sought for Seattle Schools’ Positive Climate and Discipline Advisory Committee
The Seattle School District is seeking district staff and unpaid volunteers to serve on the newly formed Positive Climate and Discipline Advisory Committee (PC-DAC), for terms of up to two […]
New guidance supports voluntary efforts to promote diversity and reduce racial isolation in education
Last Friday, the Departments of Justice and Education released two new guidance documents — one for school districts and one for colleges and universities — detailing the flexibility that the […]
BIA & Volunteers Washed over 750 Windows in the Chinatown-ID
From CIDBIA: Special thanks to all of our amazing volunteers and community sponsors including CBRE, United Building Services and Cascadian Building Maintenance for making this event a huge success!
Glitter gala raises $220,000 for Seattle Goodwill
On Nov. 9, Seattle Goodwill held its annual Glitter Gala at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle. The event raised $220,000, which will benefit Goodwill’s job training and education programs.
Robert Chinn Foundation presents 2011 Asian Hall of Fame awards
Known as the “Robbies,” since 2004, the Asian Hall of Fame awards, given by the Robert Chinn Foundation, serve to honor people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who […]
Lao Heritage Foundation holds Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner
On Nov. 12, the Lao Heritage Foundation’s Northwest chapter held its Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner at New Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant in the International District.
Seattle Parks and Recreation presents Denny Awards to volunteers
On Nov. 29, Seattle Parks and Recreation presented six awards to individuals and entities that have volunteered time and energy to improving Seattle’s parks and programs.