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Oct 15, 2020
City of Seattle launches new $9 million financial aid program
City of Seattle launches new $9 million financial aid program to help immigrant residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic The Seattle...
Oct 15, 2020
Flawed Reports Insist Ineffective Accountability Systems Must Continue
BOULDER, CO (October 15, 2020) – A four-part series on accountability from Bellwether Education Partners explores school accountability...
Oct 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Releases2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released the 2017-18 Civil Rights Data...
Oct 15, 2020
KING COUNTY BALLOT DROP BOXES
This is a partial list of ballot drop boxes In King County. Find the complete list at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to...
Oct 15, 2020
General Election ballots mailed to Washington voters this week
OLYMPIA – Registered voters in Washington state will soon receive their ballots for the General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots must...
Oct 15, 2020
How Prisoners Can File for Their Economic Stimulus Checks
Note: You can help prisoners get their stimulus money! A gift of $5 will get 17 prisoners the info and forms they need right away, so...
Oct 9, 2020
Play Areas reopen starting Oct. 6
All play areas in Seattle parks will reopen to the public on October 6. Seattle Parks and Recreation staff, with support from our...
Oct 9, 2020
Keeping Washington's economy strong: Newly announced federal grant supports Safe Start projects and
OLYMPIA, WA – As state leaders continue combatting the spread of COVID-19, they are also focused on keeping Washington’s economy strong....
Oct 9, 2020
Free drive-thru back-to-school vaccine and flu clinics coming to Kent, Oct. 10, 2020
King County school-aged children can get the vaccinations required for returning to in-person learning – and all community members ages 4...
Oct 9, 2020
Inslee announces updates to Safe Start reopening plan
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced several updates to Washington's Safe Start reopening plan. The changes seek to align guidance and...
Oct 9, 2020
Preliminary Enrollment Numbers Show Families Delaying Kindergarten Start; More Alternative Learning
Today, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction posted statewide data with public K–12 enrollment in September OLYMPIA—October...
Oct 9, 2020
Seattle Human Rights Commission calls for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign
Violations of Constitutional and Human Rights Police Brutality Mayor Durkan has repeatedly authorized the use of police violence and...
Oct 2, 2020
Mayor Durkan Announces Investment of @34 Million to Move More People Experiencing Unsheltered Homele
One-time Emergency Resources Provide a Surge of New Short-term Shelter Plus Increased Rapid-Rehousing and Diversion Funds Supplementing N...
Sep 24, 2020
Seattle Municipal Court eliminates all discretionary fees for criminal cases
Seattle (September 23, 2020) – This month, Seattle Municipal Court judges voted to eliminate all discretionary fines and fees imposed in...
Sep 24, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently approved a disaster declaration
For this declaration, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) for businesses and private non-profit organizations that may or...
Sep 24, 2020
Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces $1.1 Million in Funding for Business Outreach
Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces $1.1 Million in Funding for Business Outreach and Education Seattle, WA - (September 23,...
Sep 24, 2020
What you need to know about - Safe Start business activity guidance updates
Allowable activities expanded for "Personal Services" business category "Personal Service Provider" guidance includes salons,...
Sep 10, 2020
How to keep indoor air clean on smoky days – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
How to keep indoor air clean on smoky days – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
Sep 10, 2020
King County Council passes historic investments to improve educational outcomes for students
King County Council passes historic investments to improve educational outcomes for students On Tuesday, the King County Council...
Sep 10, 2020
Commerce awards $1.36 million in community child care partnership grants
State collaboration with Safe Start Fund provides 16 grants to nonprofits, local governments and educational service districts to develop...
Sep 2, 2020
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Summer meal programs can continue operating as funding allows (Washington, DC, August 31, 2020) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture...
Sep 2, 2020
Households May Receive Follow-Up Visits From 2020 Census Takers
AUG. 31, 2020 — With door-to-door visits by census takers now underway, the U.S. Census Bureau is informing households that they may also...
Sep 2, 2020
School-Based Health Centers to open this fall, available for vaccinations and other services
Summary: Health centers will open on 34 school campuses in King County this September, to provide health services for students –...
Sep 2, 2020
Paid vehicle parking coming October 1 to King County International Airport
To help manage limited capacity, King County International Airport-Boeing Field will implement paid parking at the main terminal lot...
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