American health institutions were quick to condemn the October 7 attacks, but those same institutions remain silent over Israel’s genocide in Gaza after 105 days.
The Olympia School District Board of Directors unanimously decided to put an Educational Programs and Operations Replacement levy before voters on the February 13, 2024, Special Election ballot. Proposed is a continuation of a previous 2020, voter approved educational programs and operational levy. A simple majority approval would continue funding for Olympia School District programing staff, extra-curricular transportation and operations personnel where state basic education funds either do not provide or do not fully cover expenses.
After 8-year-old Rowan had his third surgery last year, half of his class at Olympia’s Boston Harbor Elementary School came by to drop off cards and offer support. His parents say the school’s tight-knit community has been a “warm hug” to Rowan as he deals with fibular hemimelia, a congenital condition affecting his mobility. So […]