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Claire Withycombe

Claire Withycombe

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State Government Reporter, The Seattle Times

Olympia

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Total articles 4782

  • 2025 Forum on Education: Bellevue

    By Claire Withycombe Verified, Vicki Murray| Washington Policy Center@ Washington Policy Center (WPC), a nonpartisan policy research leader supporting the people of Washington state, is hosting its first-ever public forum on education and improving student test scores. The discussion will be held on April 17th from 6-9 PM at the Bellevue City Hall Chambers. Moderators for the event include Claire Withycombe, Early Childhood Education Reporter for The Seattle Times, and Carleen Johnson, State Government Reporter for The Center Square.

    By Claire Withycombe Verified, Vicki Murray · Washington Policy Center

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Claire Withycombe: WA Head Start staff locked out and let go due to Trump cuts

    By Claire Withycombe Verified| The Olympian Verified The Seattle Office of Head Start has been closed and all employees there have been placed on leave and notified they'll be terminated, part of a massive wave of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Seattle is home to the Region 10 Office of Head Start, which oversees the preschool program in Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Oregon. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program for low-income children and families, which was established in the 1960s.

    By Claire Withycombe Verified · The Olympian

    Apr. 03, 2025

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The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times is a prominent newspaper based in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 1891. Originally known as the Seattle Press-Times, it evolved through several name changes before becoming The Seattle Times in 1966. It is one of the few major city dailies in the U.S. that remains independently operated and owned by a local family, the Blethens. The Seattle Times offers a daily newspaper that covers local, national, and international news, along with a robust digital platform that is among the most visited news sites in the region. The newspaper has a rich history of documenting significant events in Seattle, including the Klondike Gold Rush. It has received numerous accolades, including 11 Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting its commitment to quality journalism. The Seattle Times serves a diverse audience, including residents and businesses in Seattle and surrounding areas, providing essential news and information to the community.

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Founded: 1896