The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) avoided another round of major state cuts to its 2012-13 budget while creating a stable spending plan that continues a crucial cushion for possible future shortfalls.
Hank Myers is getting quite a workout these days as he advocates for improving education and government efficiency in his bid for state office.
Myers, a Republican who is serving his second term on the Redmond City Council, has spent his afternoons and evenings riding his bike from door to door, campaigning for Pos. 2 of the 48th Legislative District, which includes parts of Redmond. He has pedaled his way throughout the district — where he has lived for the last 37 years — talking to constituents, stressing the importance of education and budgeting reform for state government.
Several explosive-sniffing K-9 units from around the state converged in the parking lot at La Quinta Inn in Kirkland Tuesday afternoon.