Education & Talent

Allen foundation study to aid virus response

$3.4M UW research to determine state's infection prevalence

July 30, 2020

The Washington state Department of Health and the University of Washington Medicine, backed by the Seattle-based philanthropic organization Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, have launched a major study to determine the percentage of Washingtonians who have

Refugee Connection Spokane pivots services

Nonprofit receives $800K in grants to be disbursed during next five years

July 30, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Refugee Connections Spokane's flexible setup left it well-positioned to pivot its services when the COVID-19 outbreak spread here, says Marijke Fakasiieiki, the nonprofit's executive director. Over the past year, the organization, which was created

WSU to debut senior-living major

Private-sector investment, input led to new emphasis

July 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

About a decade ago, some of the nation's leading senior care providers began reaching out to Washington State University's School of Hospitality Business Management about establishing academic courses in their field.

Socially distanced, socially conscious

Some nonprofits switch to longer fundraising cycles, spend less on overhead

July 30, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Instead of canceling fundraising events, many Inland Northwest nonprofits have moved them into the digital realm. Donor participation in charity events is lower, but some nonprofits say they're receiving nearly as many donations as in prior years from

Driving retirement

While bus driving is popular among retirees, uncertainty over students' return may push seniors into other part-time jobs

July 30, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The most popular part-time job for retirees in Washington state is that of school bus driver, according to a report released last month by national life insurance agency Choice Mutual. But whether that job will remain in the top spot for retirees is hard

Portland developer advances U District housing plans

Company could start work this fall on $20M project

July 30, 2020

Natasha Nellis

A Portland-based development company could break ground on its planned $20 million Boxcar Apartments in the University District as early as October, says managing partner Tom Cody. The company, Project PDX

Donor to match $110K in targeted STEM gifts

Fund benefits program at Rogers High School

July 16, 2020

Rachel Quick, Milagros Yoch, and Erin Sellers

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, STEM education has never been a more relevant investment for schools and communities, according to a retired instructor at Rogers High School, in Spokane. The teacher, who wishes to remain anonymous, is challenging the Spokane

School design to be sensitive to youth without shelter

Safe place for learning aims to inspire students to realize their potential

July 16, 2020

Kevin Flanagan, Giselle Altea, and Tasha Lightning

NAC Architecture is designing a school that includes a large percentage of students from families experiencing homelessness. At times, the percentage of students living without permanent shelter can reach 25%, and the total transient rate at the school

East Valley School District starts $1.2 million in security upgrades

Vestibules to be completed before start of school year

July 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The eight schools of East Valley School District are getting new secured entries, district superintendent Kelly Shea says. The new entries will prevent anyone who isn't a student or staff member from entering the building without speaking to someone

Parting Thoughts with Spokane Public Schools' Shelley Redinger

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July 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Shelley Redinger is leaving Spokane following eight years as superintendent of Spokane Public Schools to become superintendent of Richland School District, in Richland, Washington. She'll start at Richland on Aug. 1, but until then, she's helping

Education & Talent

Allen foundation study to aid virus response

Refugee Connection Spokane pivots services

WSU to debut senior-living major

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Driving retirement

Portland developer advances U District housing plans

Donor to match $110K in targeted STEM gifts

School design to be sensitive to youth without shelter

East Valley School District starts $1.2 million in security upgrades

Parting Thoughts with Spokane Public Schools' Shelley Redinger

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