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Bellevue College has appointed Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor, an accomplished media executive, educator, and alumna, to its board of trustees, bringing her professional experience and personal connection to the institution to the leadership role.

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to disburse back pay to Transportation Security Administration employees during the partial government shutdown, though other DHS personnel, including Federal Emergency Management Agency workers and civilian members of the U.S. Coast Guard, continue to report for work without compensation.

New Superintendent Ben Shuldiner is working to address Seattle Public Schools' budget deficit and prioritize student needs by reallocating resources from central office roles to school-based positions.

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has surpassed $4, marking the first occurrence since 2022 and signaling potential impacts on inflation and economic growth.

The United States labor market recorded its weakest pace of worker additions in 15 years during February, as job openings declined to 6.88 million and the hires rate fell to 3.1%, the lowest level since April 2020.

The Crosslake Connection light rail expansion has inaugurated the first direct train service between Seattle and the Eastside, integrating 63 miles of track and 50 stations into a unified regional network. This historic development offers a faster, more reliable, and affordable alternative to driving, with trains arriving every 8 to 15 minutes, and is expected to significantly expand access to jobs, housing, and regional opportunities.

Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a sweeping package of housing legislation, representing one of the state's most significant coordinated efforts to expand access, reduce development barriers, and address Washington’s persistent housing shortage. The initiative aims to increase housing supply and streamline permitting, with particular focus on rectifying historical inequities for Black families and other marginalized communities, who face significant homeownership gaps due to decades of discriminatory housing practices.

Steve Woods, a 70-year-old carpenter, has managed kidney disease for over two decades, relying on dialysis and a kidney transplant. He now advocates for early health intervention and proactive care, particularly within communities disproportionately affected by kidney ailments.

The U.S. Senate has advanced legislation to fund most Department of Homeland Security operations, a critical move to end the partial government shutdown affecting air travel and federal workers. While restoring essential services, the bill excludes new funding for ICE and certain border enforcement, allowing for continued debate on immigration policy.

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to expedite payments for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, a move aimed at addressing the financial strain on the workforce during the government shutdown. Despite this directive, airport security checkpoints are anticipated to require weeks to return to full staffing levels, reflecting the severe financial hardships faced by employees.