Two of the Bellevue elementary schools that could be consolidated are Title I schools, which receive extra federal funds because they serve a high percentage of low-income students.
New WA labor council president April Sims brings lived experiences
April Sims is the first Black woman to lead not only the Washington State Labor Council but any AFL-CIO state federation.
Dance takes on contemporary issues in Whim W’Him’s ‘Winter ’23’
The contemporary dance troupe offers an evening of three dances, with the highlight being Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s tender response to human migration.
Teens carry a threat to mental health in their pockets
Research has found links between Instagram use and negative social comparison and disordered eating and body image issues, particularly for teen girls.
Half of WA college students face food or housing insecurity, survey finds
A survey sent to dozens of Washington colleges and universities measured how common food and housing insecurity and homelessness is among students.
Rant and Rave: Reader irked by movie theater’s online information
RANT to the Ballard movie theater for poor online information regarding films showing, coming, dates, schedules, prices, ticketing, etc. This is exactly how NOT to compete with streaming services! RAVE to the U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Licton …
Kindergarten vaccination rates drop in all but 3 WA counties
In the 2021-22 school year, only one Washington county reached the federal target of 95% of kindergartners receiving all required vaccinations, FYI Guy writes.
What’s new in intermittent fasting research? More not-so-good news
The bottom line is that the research does not demonstrate that intermittent fasting is better than calorie restriction for weight loss, Carrie Dennett writes.
WA lawmakers take aim at vehicle dwellers and parking enforcement
The state wants clarity after a Washington Supreme Court decision a year ago confused jurisdictions enforcing parking rules as well as homeless people living in vehicles.
Nigerian flights disrupted as ground staff go on strike
Flight disruptions are common in Nigeria due to logistics, labour union issues and fuel scarcity.