Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and other students in Washington state. On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education […]

CHPW donates $250k to local organizations who advance equity

SEATTLE, Wash., December 15, 2023—Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), a not-for-profit healthcare insurance agency, recently awarded 25 different community-based local organizations its 2023 Advancing Equity Fund grant totaling $250,000—including three in Snohomish County. CHPW has provided a total of $980,000 to 68 different Washington organizations since 2020. The grants typically focus on health, including […]

What does equity mean to you?

On Wednesday, October 6, the Lynnwood Times facilitated an interview forum with several candidates running for Mayoral, City Council, and School District positions in Lynnwood and Mukilteo. It was an insightful experience listening to each candidates’ response and perspective. There was one question in particular, though, that has left staff both puzzled and concerned: What […]