More than most other states, Washington boldly affirms a long-standing love affair with fairs. And yes, fans, Fair Season 2014 is fully underway. Community, regional and statewide hoopla small, medium…
Fairs enthrall crowds, enliven economy
Category: The Advance
Protect those noggins!
Children’s brains are constantly growing and developing. As such, they are more sensitive and easily damaged than adult brains — and their concussions are much more serious. The same impact…
Legislative Scholar Program wraps up in Olympia
While most students are out of school enjoying their summer break, many teachers are using this time to further develop their skills and create lesson plans for the upcoming school…
STEM grads finding varied job prospects
A report released earlier this month by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that only about a quarter of recent STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) graduates wind up working in…
Get ahead of the curve in back-to-school prep
Calling all moms, dads, and guardians – especially parents of kindergartners and first-graders eagerly awaiting the 2014-2015 school year. Most all of Washington’s public and private classrooms will reopen in…