Tribal leaders say Native voices in politics is important in a state that exists within the historical territories of 29 federally recognized nations.
— Read on www.cascadepbs.org/indigenous-affairs/2024/10/indigenous-candidates-hope-boost-representation-wa-state-0
The idea to honor Portland-born chef, cookbook author, and TV show host James Beard with a public market has been in the works for decades. One previous plan put it next to the westside off-ramps of the Morrison Bridge, another considered building it on the eastside by OMSI, and yet another by the Tilikum Crossing at Zidell Yards. On Monday, Jessica Elkan, executive director of the nonprofit behind the project, announced a new location and…
— Read on www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2024/10/29/47475410/could-the-james-beard-public-market-rise-from-the-corpse-of-corporate-failure
What Project 2025 has to say about Native communities – High Country News
— Read on www.hcn.org/articles/what-project-2025-has-to-say-about-indigenous-affairs/
Contributions small and large continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers in Washington ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
— Read on washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/10/29/costly-campaigns-and-big-spenders-where-money-is-flowing-in-was-elections/
The recent decline in overdose deaths hides a tremendous disparity by race: Deaths have fallen only among white people.
— Read on washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/10/29/overdose-deaths-are-rising-among-black-and-indigenous-americans/
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Early look at state-by-state spending on special ed reveals scattershot efforts, suggests evidence-backed reading instruction for all kids is crucial.
— Read on www.the74million.org/article/researchers-higher-special-education-funding-not-tied-to-better-outcomes/
There are big differences between districts — but more special education spending doesn’t correlate to better outcomes for students.
— Read on washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/10/28/how-much-does-your-school-district-spend-on-special-education-per-student/
The meaning of MATTOCK is a digging and grubbing tool with features of an adze and an ax or pick.
— Read on www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mattock