When the nominees for physical education teacher of the year were announced, Sara Russell was looking at the teacher she knew was going to win. When Russell’s name was called out as the winner, she was speechless.
Pacific Science Center’s program, Science on Wheels, will appear at Sawyer Wood Elementary on April 13.
Science on Wheels is an interactive science curriculum for elementary and middle schools in Washington.
Everyday, 44 people in the United States die from overdose of prescription painkillers. Prescription medicines are the drug of choice among 12 and 13 year olds, according to the packet handed out at the Black Diamond City Council meeting on April 7.
In September Tahoma High School’s Green Team was approached by Shadow Lake Bog’s program, Save Habitat and Diversity of Wetlands (SHADOW), to plant a garden for educational purposes at the bog. Since then the Green Team has been hard at work figuring out how to make a garden filled with edible and medicinal plants.
The Kent School District bond on the April 26 special election ballot asks voters to decide on $252 million package for various school projects . The bond has a maximum term of 20 years.
Tahoma High School junior, Morgan Roberts, may look familiar. Roberts has been performing since she was 8, when she started participating in plays. At the age of 11, Roberts auditioned for her first opera, “Carmen” through Seattle Opera in the children’s choir.
A few days leading up to an exciting event, I usually can’t sleep. I’m just so excited! Two nights before my first caucus, I couldn’t sleep. This time, it wasn’t because I was super excited.
The Tahoma Robotics team was on cloud nine March 26 after finishing in first place at their competition. They were either third or fifth overall in the district, which meant the team qualified for districts in two weeks, Alexander Gibbs said, secretary of communications for the robotics team. The top 64 out of 168 teams make it to districts.
A detailed drawing of Darth Vader made and appearance at Tahoma Junior High school a few years ago, telling students to recycle.
Back in January when the Tahoma School District Boundary Committee was selected, they knew they had a big project in front of them.
Nick Gennaralli and Colton Egbert, Tahoma high school students, organized a 5K fundraiser for their friend Tyler Ghosn who died last year after a four year battle with cancer.
The very first thing I did four months ago, after becoming a citizen (besides be a big ball of joy and emotions), was to register to vote.
Maple Valley residents will have the chance to vote for a park bond measure on the April 26 special election ballot.
The third boundary review meeting for the Tahoma school district took place on Feb. 24 at the Tahoma high school library. The boundary review committee and board anticipated a larger public turn out than the previous two meetings.
Exactly one year ago, I had to a make a pretty big decision. My green card was about to expire and I could have either renewed it for another 10 years or apply for citizenship.
Imagine opening an email that says the following: “Congratulations, you just won $1 million dollars! All you have to do is send some personal information and a check for $250 to India to receive your money!” Spending $250 to receive $1 million seems like a great deal, but think again.
The King County Assessors Office is letting property owners know early their tax bills will increase in 2016 because of initiatives approved by voters.
The Black Diamond/Maple Valley Kiwanis Club representative, Becky Olness, knows everyone has old shoes at home not being worn. Instead of letting them collect dust and take up space, why not donate them?
Ethan Newton may only be four weeks into his new role as the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Covington, but he is no stranger to the community.
High school graduation day is full of excitement. It is a day to celebrate a big accomplishment with friends and family.
