Education

February 06, 2024

Cashmere High School sophomore serves as Washington State Senate Page

Isaac Zavala and Senator Brad Hawkins Olympia… Isaac Zavala, a 10th grader from Cashmere High School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Zavala was one of 13 students who served as a Senate page for the fourth week of...
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February 06, 2024

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about his “Walking Start to Running Start” bill that would give high schoolers another chance to earn college credits and the six initiatives to the Legislature. #waleg LISTEN HERE
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February 06, 2024

Hawkins’ “Walking Start to Running Start” bill approved by Senate | Audio | Video

Legislation dubbed “Walking Start to Running Start” that would give high schoolers another chance to earn college credits passed out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports. #waleg Listen and watch
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February 05, 2024

Hawkins’ “Walking Start to Running Start” bill approved by Senate

OLYMPIA … Sen. Brad Hawkins’ bill to expand Running Start opportunities for high school students took a major step forward Friday. As amended, the Senate approved the bill by a unanimous vote. Hawkins is a member of the Senate’s Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee and developed the amendment proposal...
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February 02, 2024

Senate honors State Champion Mt. Si Girls Cross Country Team!

Senator Hawkins was proud to host the Mt. Si Girls Cross Country team recently at the State Capitol. They gathered to celebrate the team’s 4A State Cross Country Championship from last fall. Mt. Si High School in North Bend is within the Snoqualmie Valley School District. As a former cross...
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January 31, 2024

Sen. Brad Hawkins on The Agenda on KPQ Radio

Sen Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio talking about legislative mandates to schools, initiatives, special education funding, Wenatchee’s Columbia Elementary, transportation project costs, and cap-and-trade and capital gains tax revenues #waleg Listen here.
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January 30, 2024

State Champion Mt Si Girls Cross Country Team to visit State Capitol!

Senator Brad Hawkins will honor the Mt. Si Girls Cross Country Team at the State Capitol on Wednesday, January 31. The girls, coached by Steven Crane, led Mt. Si High School in North Bend to its first-ever 4A State Cross Country Championship last November. Visitors to the Capitol will include...
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January 30, 2024

Senator Hawkins meets with Wenatchee Valley College President

Senator Hawkins had a good visit and discussion with President Faimous Harrison of Wenatchee Valley College last week in Olympia. They discussed higher education funding, running start, credential programs, student financial aid and more.
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January 23, 2024

Sen. Brad Hawkins on KOZI Radio in Chelan

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about budgets, education mandates, initiatives, the timing of bills, working with his seatmates in the House, redistricting, and more. #waleg LISTEN HERE
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