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Fairs enthrall crowds, enliven economy
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...
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...
The 2014 Kids Count report is out; Washington is a mixed bag
Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases its Kids Count Data Book, which contains information on the state of children in the United States. The 2014 edition reports some...
Federal Oil Train Regulations Proposed
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced on Wednesday a series of proposed rules and regulation to improve the safety of trains transporting oil and other flammable liquids across the...
Drones Approved to Monitor Wildfires in Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Department of Natural Resources an emergency waiver to employ unmanned aerial vehicles – more commonly known as drones – in their efforts to...
Healthy families, healthy communities
The benefits of regular physical activity are endless – longer lives, lower risk of disease and obesity. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “nationwide, only about half of...
Nearly $600 million to build new schools
Get out your hard hats and shovels: we’re building more schools from Beachwood to Walla Walla. Money approved by state lawmakers ($212 million) in the capital budget is being matched...