Jack Millman, a King County Metro bus driver known for his exceptional service, calm demeanor, and everyday acts of kindness, has been named Metro’s Operator of the Year for his dedication to providing safe, smooth rides and building connections with riders.
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Bellevue College Named Among Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges
Bellevue College has been named one of the top 200 community colleges in the country eligible to compete for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes high performance and student achievement among two-year colleges.
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Día de los Muertos Returns To El Centro de la Raza
El Centro de la Raza will host its 20th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1st, featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, an ofrenda exhibit, and a community raffle, to honor those who have fought for justice and dignity.
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Judge Blocks Federal Cuts To School Mental Health Funding
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for school-based mental health programs after a coalition of 16 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the move.
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Former Zulily Office Equipment Finds New Life Through Evergreen Goodwill
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington received a major donation of office furniture, IT equipment, and kitchen appliances from the Vanbarton Group, which will be reused to support job training and education programs in the region.
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Seattle Hosts Resource Fair To Support Federal Workers During Shutdown
The City of Seattle is hosting a Federal Workers Resource Fair on October 30th to provide assistance to federal employees and contractors affected by the federal shutdown, with a range of public agencies and nonprofit organizations offering support.
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Aisha Ibrahim To Keynote Filipino Community Of Seattle’s 90th Anniversary Gala
The Filipino Community of Seattle will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a Gala Fundraiser on November 1, featuring a keynote address by award-winning Filipina chef Aisha Ibrahim and cultural performances, with proceeds supporting the organization’s programs for marginalized groups.
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Barbershop Hosts Community Chess Tournament Led By Detective Cookie Bouldin
The Sunday Barbershop Chess Tournament in Seattle’s Rainier Valley brought together youth, police officers, and community members for an afternoon of chess, mentorship, and intergenerational connection, organized by Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin, barbershop owner Jameel Shabazz, and the Washington Chess Federation.
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Seattle Invests $1.5 Million to Launch Electric Truck Pilot At Port of Seattle
The City of Seattle has invested $1.5 million in a pilot program to deploy 12 electric drayage trucks, in partnership with Zeem Solutions, to reduce air pollution in port-adjacent neighborhoods and support drivers in the transition to a zero-emission economy.
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Roxanne Christian Named President Of The Alliance For Education
Roxanne Christian has been appointed as the new president of the Alliance for Education, bringing over 20 years of experience in public education and community engagement to the role, and emphasizing a focus on racial equity, institutional accountability, and student-centered change.
