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Henry P. Bell 83, a life-long resident of Seattle, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease on June 17, 2015. ...
He was a graduate of O'Dea High School and the University of Washington. Henry was a dedicated and admired educator for four decades;...
Report: Washington has too few kids in quality preschool
By Donna Gordon BlankinshipAssociated Press (AP) - The number of children enrolled in Washington state programs that provide preschool for low-income kids remains too...
City To Provide Free Activities For Seattle Students During May 19 Teacher Walk-out
Seattle Parks and Recreation announced that it will open and staff drop-in activities at 21 designated community centers for Seattle Public School students from...
Report: Washington Has Too Few Kids In Quality Preschool
(AP) - Although Washington state has made an effort to improve the quality of preschool for low-income kids, a national report says the...
Michelle Obama addresses Tuskegee University graduates
By Kim ChandlerAssociated Press TUSKEGEE, Alabama (AP) - Michelle Obama on Saturday invoked the storied history of Tuskegee University as she urged new graduates to...
Murray Proposes Stricter Ethics and Elections Rules
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmember Tom Rasmussen recently proposed legislation that would strengthen election and ethics rules. The legislation amends existing law to...
Goodwill’s YAP Exposes At-risk Youth To The Aerospace Industry
Ralph Lopez might look like an average college freshman. He's tall, affable, and confident, but he's anything but average. Ralph attendsthe Advanced Manufacturing Training...
Michelle Obama to speak at Tuskegee University
By Kim ChandlerAssociated Press TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) - Michelle Obama will deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee University on Saturday. The first lady will speak...
My Brother’s Keeper Enters A New Phase
By Freddie AllenNNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) - While political pundits rush ahead to the 2016 presidential election, President Barack Obama is rallying private-sector,...
New Congressional Caucus Champions HBCUs
By Jazelle HuntNNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINNGTON (NNPA) - A little help may be on the way for historically Black colleges and universities struggling against...