Articles published Thu, Feb 16, 2012
county-state
Giving back while keeping your feet covered.
For every pair of TOMS Shoes purchased, a pair of new shoes is given to a child in need.
United Way Lobby Day focuses on kids, seniors and health care Staff
Local non-profit, partners and volunteers continue important restoration work in Marysville
Sound Salmon Solutions, formerly known as Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force, is working with Tulalip Tribes to plant 10 acres over the next 15 months at the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project.
House transportation plan moves Washington forward
House transportation leaders released a 2012 supplemental transportation budget today that invests in immediate needs, makes a head start on funding major future projects and creates or sustains more than 43,000 jobs this biennium.
Rep. Hope to Deliver “100 Ideas” Keynote Address at Annual 4-H Event
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, State Representative Mike Hope (R-Lake Stevens) will deliver the keynote address to a large group of 4-H community leaders who will be gathering in Olympia for their annual Washington State 4-H Know Your Government Conference.
Dorn to Apply for No Child Left Behind Waiver
State Superintendent Randy Dorn announced today that he would apply for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind sanctions.
House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff
House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff
Senate passes bill to encourage film production, jobs in Washington
Many world-famous movies and television shows are set in Washington State– recent examples include Twilight, Grey's Anatomy, and AMC's The Killing.
military-news
Larsen Announces Decision to Replace Three Frigates With Destroyers at Naval Station Everett
Larsen: “With this announcement, the future of Naval Station Everett is secured.”
seattle-entertainment
BY POPULAR DEMAND, CAVALIA EXTENDS SEATTLE SHOWS FOR THE THIRD TIME
Due to the continued strong demand after the sale of nearly 60,000 tickets for Cavalia: