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Burien Beat   -   May 01, 2026 Healthcare Workers Picket St. Anne Hospital Amid Ongoing Contract Talks Over Wages and Staffing
Healthcare Workers Picket St. Anne Hospital Amid Ongoing Contract Talks Over Wages and Staffing

Dozens of healthcare workers and nurses at St. Anne Hospital in Burien held an informational picket on Tuesday, April 28, as contract negotiations between...

by Melissa Petrini
Good Neighboring   -   May 01, 2026 School Officials Decline to Represent at Community Forum
School Officials Decline to Represent at Community Forum

Community Conversations hosted expert David Spring to provide clarity on overlapping parental and student rights laws, both at federal and local levels. Absent were invited local school leaders and elected board directors.

by Melissa Petrini
Education   -   Apr 24, 2026 The Price of Big Promises: Highline’s Billion-Dollar Plans Signal a Texas-Style School Funding Crisis
The Price of Big Promises: Highline’s Billion-Dollar Plans Signal a Texas-Style School Funding Crisis

Texas school debt offers a cautionary tale as Highline voters weigh new bonds and levies, raising questions about debt, spending, and academic results.

by Melissa Petrini
Washington State   -   Mar 27, 2026 Washington State and the Enduring Legacy of George Washington at America’s 250th
Washington State and the Enduring Legacy of George Washington at America’s 250th

Washington State is the only state named after a president. Dive into the history of the naming of our state and the significance of naming it after President George Washington.

by Melissa Petrini
Education   -   Mar 20, 2026 Invasive Surveys In Your Children's Schools: Do You Know What They Ask?
Invasive Surveys In Your Children's Schools: Do You Know What They Ask?

Surveys, like the Screening Intervention (SBIRT) model, referred to as the 'Check Yourself' survey, follow up with students, sometimes without parental awareness...

by Melissa Petrini
Burien Beat   -   Mar 06, 2026 Celebrating American Heritage: Exploring Burien’s Historic “Indian Trail”
Celebrating American Heritage: Exploring Burien’s Historic “Indian Trail”

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, many communities are reflecting on the deep and diverse histories that shape the nation. Exploring both American and ancient American history offers an opportunity to appreciate the people, cultures, and traditions that existed long before modern borders and cities.

by Melissa Petrini
Editorials   -   Feb 02, 2026 In a One-Party State, Dems Challenge Remaining Checks and Balances
In a One-Party State, Dems Challenge Remaining Checks and Balances

Washington voters approved initiatives, yet lawmakers delay hearings and add barriers, fueling concerns about diminishing voter voice and democratic integrity.

by Melissa Petrini
Education   -   Jan 23, 2026 Washington State Earns "D" Rating on Educational Opportunities
Washington State Earns "D" Rating on Educational Opportunities

Washington ranks 39th, with a "D" rating, according to the educational and academic opportunities and outcomes Index.

by Melissa Petrini
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