Hillman City School Shakeup Nears As Aki Kurose Readies $225 Million Makeover
Seattle Public Schools is preparing to break ground on a $225M modernization and addition at Aki Kurose, adding a new classroom wing and updating much of the campus. The work will expand capacity and move students to an interim site during construction.
Olympia Fires Up Fight Over $2 Cigarette Hike And New Vape Taxes
The Washington Senate approved Senate Bill 6129 on a tight 26–22 vote, sending a roughly $2‑per‑pack cigarette and matching vape tax increase to the House along with a 10% flavored‑product levy and funds for youth prevention. Lawmakers in Olympia will debate it in House committees this week.












