Youth news
Sept. 7, 2004
Back-to-School Month Recognition
King County Executive Ron Sims recognizes September 2004 as Back-to-School Month in King County and encourages all students in King County to savor this special time in their lives and walk into their classrooms with a quest for knowledge and a desire to succeed.
April 19, 2004
Youthbuild program receives federal grant to fund spring class
The King County Work Training Program has received a $700,000 grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support a spring class for the Youthbuild program, an education assistance and practical work training project targeted to high-risk youth in King County. The grant will enable 40 youth to enroll in the next session of the program beginning in May.
April 15, 2004
Employee news: Take Our Children to Work Day
Dear King County Employees, I invite you to participate in Take Our Children to Work Day on Thursday, April 22, 2004. This year's theme, "Your Future is an Open Book," focuses on the children and provides them with a glimpse of the many opportunities available in the world of work. It is the one-day of the year that our children can see what you do when you are away from home and learn about the limitless choices that their futures hold.
March 30, 2004
King County youth promote tobacco free lifestyles and Kick Butts on March 31
On March 31, young people from all over King County are joining thousands of youth across the country who are taking part in Kick Butts Day, a nationwide initiative that makes kids leaders in the effort to stop youth tobacco use through creative, smoke-free events.
Feb. 25, 2004
Sims to honor distinguished scholar athletes
King County Executive Ron Sims tomorrow will honor close to 600 students from throughout King County at the 17th annual Paul Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards ceremony. Sims will be joined by guest speaker Nate McMillan, Head Coach of the Seattle Sonics.
Jan. 28, 2004
Sims seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at School; Program will honor environmental stewards in schools and classrooms
King County Executive Ron Sims is asking King County residents to help identify those in our local schools who are doing exceptional work on behalf of the environment. They may be teachers, students, staff, specific programs or entire schools.
Oct. 14, 2003
White Center lake getting a boost from Cascade Middle School students, King County
Hicks Lake is too urbanized to be restored to a naturally functioning lake, but nearly 100 students from nearby Cascade Middle School are working to make sure the lake becomes a pleasant place for the White Center community, and for wildlife, to enjoy.
Oct. 6, 2003
Sims announces matching grants for youth sports
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced $497,820 in matching grants to promote youth sports throughout King County. The 13 awards, ranging from $2,500 to $50,000, will support the construction and renovation of sports fields, playgrounds, a rowing facility and two gymnasiums.
Sept. 16, 2003
King County to expand Wheels to Water program, transport more children on water quality field trips
An environmental education grant will allow King County to expand its ever-popular Wheels to Water program by more than 40 percent, and provide roughly 1,500 additional students with memorable water quality experiences this year.
Aug. 25, 2003
Generous transit passengers donate a 'busful’ of school supplies for at-risk children
Over the past three weeks, transit passengers from across King County donated enough school supplies to fill an entire 30-foot Metro bus. Today, that bus was unstuffed so the supplies could be distributed to children served by the state Department of Social and Health Services – just in time for the new school year.
July 9, 2003
New dental grant expands services to infants and toddlers in King County
The King County Health Action Plan received a grant for $84,580 from the Washington Dental Service Foundation to start an Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program in King County. ABCD focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for low-income children by educating families on the importance of baby teeth and routine dental care and training dentists to see young children.
Dec. 23, 2002
King County, Seattle Receive $15 Million Homeless Assistance Award
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims announced today that Seattle and King County have received $14,758,459 in federal McKinney Homeless Assistance funds for housing programs and support services for homeless people.
Dec. 4, 2002
Community report card shows progress and setbacks
King County Executive Ron Sims, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Bellevue Council Member Phil Noble, Dr. Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County and Jon Fine, President/CEO of United Way of King County today joined the King County Children and Family Commission to release Communities Count 2002, providing baseline information about the health of people and communities in King County. This is the group's second biennial report, updating these people and community indicators.
Dec. 3, 2002
Sims, local leaders and the King County Children and Family Commission to release Communities Count 2002 report
Media advisory: King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Children and Family Commission tomorrow will release the Communities Count 2002 report. The report provides baseline information about the health of people and communities in King County. Sims and the Commission will be joined by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Bellevue Councilmember Phil Noble, Dr. Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County, and Jon Fine, President/CEO of United Way of King County.
Oct. 24, 2002
King County police agencies team-up to launch region's first "AMBER" Alert Program
Members of the King County law enforcement community gathered this afternoon to launch the King County Regional
AMBER Alert Program — a first for the Puget Sound region. All 39 police agencies in King County have contributed to
developing uniform policies and procedures that will now allow the agencies to partner with the media and
public to mount an all-out search for children who have been abducted.
April 25, 2002
Take Our Children to Work Day provides youth with passport to their future
King County Executive Ron Sims, Councilmember Julia Patterson, District Court Presiding Judge Wesley Saint Clair and Judge Judith Hightower welcomed children, joining parents and sponsors, for a day at work designed to provide them with a glimpse of the many career opportunities available in the working world.
Feb. 26, 2002
Sims to honor 800 local scholar-athletes
Executive Sims and Art Thiel, Seattle Post-Intelligencer sports columnist, will lead an
impressive lineup of speakers honoring over 800 King County students
at the 15th annual Paul Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony.
Dec. 21, 2001
King County awards $1.1 million for community development projects
King County Executive Ron Sims announced today that the County has awarded
$1,123,800 in Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds to several
community facilities and public improvement projects that will serve low and
moderate-income residents of unincorporated communities and small suburban
cities.
Oct. 5, 2001
County Executive Sims announces youth sports grants
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced $650,000 in youth sports grants to organizations throughout the county, including school districts, suburban cities and community groups. The grants, as large as $50,000, will be used to renovate or improve 11 ballfields, five playgrounds, and a skateboard park.
June 8, 2001
King County’s juvenile justice reforms lauded in national study
King County Executive Ron Sims and Superior Court Judge Laura Inveen today announced that the County’s juvenile justice system initiatives were cited as part of a national study as "far-sighted and cost effective measures" to reduce youth detention populations and help delinquent youth avoid future crimes without jeopardizing public safety.
April 26, 2001
King County celebrates Take Our Children to Work Day
During this morning’s opening reception, King County Executive Ron Sims surprised a few of the visiting youth and enlisted their help in kicking-off the day. Chris Sanders proclaimed April 26, 2001, as Take Our Children to Work Day, and Cassie Mollet gave opening remarks to King County employees and their special guests.
April 3, 2001
Public leaders launch new initiative supporting children of color in King County
The Children’s Alliance, the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Children and Family Services - Region 4, and King County Executive Ron Sims today announced the 2000 Days to Excel (2K2E) Campaign at Thorndyke Elementary School in Tukwila. The campaign is to rally communities to further the success of children of color throughout King County.
Feb. 2, 2001
Executive Sims announces recommendations for Active Sports and Youth Recreation Commission
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced the first group of recommendations for membership on the King County Active Sports and Youth Recreation Commission.
Dec. 12, 2000
Sims, Drewel promote High Technology Learning Centers, honor students who have
achieved professional status
King County Executive Ron Sims and Snohomish County Executive Bob
Drewel today celebrated some early successes of their high school
programs aimed at introducing and preparing students for careers in
the information and technology industry.
Oct. 31, 2000
Sims announces youth sports grants
King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Park System
today announced $750,000 in youth sports grants to organizations
throughout the County, including school districts, suburban cities
and community groups.
Oct. 27, 2000
"Paul Robeson Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony to take place in February
2001
The 14th annual Paul Robeson Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony will
take place in February 2001.
Oct. 27, 2000
Sims announces $1.5 M substance abuse grant to serve multi-cultural at-risk
youth
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced that King County
has received a $1.5 million substance abuse grant to enhance
services for at-risk minority youth.
Oct. 3, 2000
Oct. 3, 2000
Sims announces Drug-Free Communities Grant
Local efforts to curb youth substance abuse were enhanced with the
announcement today by King County Executive Ron Sims that the King
County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) would
receive a $100,000 Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant from
the National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(OJJDP).
Oct. 2, 2000
Sims announces $400,000 Youthbuild Grant
King County Executive Ron Sims announced today that the King County Department of Community and Human Services' Work Training
Program has received a $400,000 Youthbuild Implementation Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Sept. 28, 2000
King County breaks ground on new ballfields at Marymoor Park
King County has broken ground on five new soccer fields at Marymoor Park near Redmond.
Sept. 15, 2000
King County youth invited to attend Children’s Mental Health Conference; will meet with U.S. Surgeon General
Media advisory. Three King County youth will be among the
ten young people nationwide who have been invited to participate in
the U.S. Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s
Mental Health: Developing an Action Agenda to be held in
Washington, D.C. Sept. 18-19, 2000.
Aug. 10, 2000
New Start Open House celebrates youth projects
King County Executive Ron Sims joined the White Center community
in celebrating the contributions of local youth at the New Start
Open House held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000.
June 20, 2000
County's commission on families, children issues "Communities Count"
report
King County Executive Ron Sims today issued a new report that says
King County families are doing okay, but that there are many things
local governments, individuals and local businesses can do to
enhance their quality of life in this region.
April 27, 2000
King County celebrates Take Our Children to Work Day
Throughout King County, hundreds of children joined their parents
at work for a fun day designed to bolster the self esteem of both
boys and girls by showing and teaching them about their unlimited
career opportunities.
April 27, 2000
Public leaders say state policies fail children of color
According to leaders of color in our state, and a report released today by Washington Kids Count and The Children’s Alliance, Washington State and its communities are failing to meet the needs
of children of color.
April 13, 2000
Juvenile Justice Master Plan proposals unveiled
Stating that King County is at a crossroads regarding the future
of juvenile justice, Executive Ron Sims today proposed a set of
recommendations aimed at eliminating the need for new juvenile
detention facilities while improving public safety and increasing
the accountability of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
March 9, 2000
Sims awards $73,000 in grants for youth sports fields
King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Park System today announced the awarding of $73,000 in “Dream of
Fields” grants to the Renton School District for improvements to existing ballfields at two schools.
Feb. 19, 2000
King County receives $4.5 million Youth Opportunity Grant
The Seattle-King County Private Industry Council has been awarded
one of approximately thirty Youth Opportunity Grants by the US
Department of Labor.
Feb. 15, 2000
Sims releases results of Homeless Child Care Needs Assessment
King County Executive Ron Sims today released the “Homeless
Child Care Needs Assessment,” a report that shares the experiences of a diverse group of homeless parents as they
struggled to find and maintain quality homeless child care services in King County.
Nov. 2, 1999
1999 Paul Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards will honor over 1300 students
from across King County
King County Executive Ron Sims will recognize and honor over 1300
student-athletes from across King County at the 13th annual Paul
Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 4,
1999.
Oct. 1, 1999
Sims, judges announce changes for Youth Services
King County Executive Ron Sims and Presiding Superior Court Judge
Bobbe Bridge today announced their proposal to improve the delivery
of services and supervision of juvenile offenders, dependent
children, youth at risk, truants, and related youth services within
King County.
Sept. 20, 1999
King County teams with US West to move surplus computers into schools
King County Executive Ron Sims announced today a public-private
partnership with U S WEST that will mean new computers into public
schools. The first time shipment of 160 computers will benefit
elementary, middle and high schools throughout Seattle in need of
technology.
Aug. 25, 1999
Youth sports grants
King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Park System
today announced $700,000 in youth sports grants to organizations
throughout the County, including school districts, suburban cities
and community groups.
July 19, 1999
Sims thanks Council for supporting new childcare initiative
King County Executive Ron Sims today thanked the King County Council for adopting his proposal to address the wages of child care workers to ensure quality consistent care for County families
and their children which is the first such measure in the country.
July 16, 1999
Expanding children's mental health services
Executive Sims joined representatives from across the
child-serving community at a celebration held July 14, 1999 to kick
off a new program for at-risk youth and their families.
June 23, 1999
Youthbuild Together receives Piper Jaffray Youth Employment Grant
King County Executive Ron Sims announced the receipt of a $160,000 grant to support Youthbuild Together, a program of the King County Department of Community and Human Services.
June 16, 1999
King County dedicates new ballfield park near Federal Way
King County Executive Ron Sims, King County Councilmember Pete von
Reichbauer and ballplayers from Steel Lake Little League today
dedicated King County's newest ballfield complex, South King County
Ballfields Park east of Federal Way.
June 15, 1999
Child care need reported; partnerships created
Because King County is facing significant shortages of affordable
child care, Executive Ron Sims, Wells Fargo Bank, the Cascadia
Revolving Fund and Child Care Resources today announced the Child
Care Facility Fund Partnership to help child care providers improve
and increase their capacity to provide additional care.
May 21, 1999
Sims Recommends Cultural Education Program Grants
King County Executive Ron Sims today recommended funding for 62 arts programs in all of the County's 19 public school districts for a total of $418,532 that will increase opportunities for youth to
receive arts education at school.
April 22, 1999
Hundreds of children accompany parents to work
Throughout King County, hundreds of children joined their parents
at work to observe them on the job and to see the possible job and
career opportunities of the future.
March 30, 1999
Sims awards $140,000 in grants for youth sports fields
King County Executive Ron Sims and the King County Park System today announced nearly $140,000 in "Dream of Fields" grants to the Federal Way, Lake Washington and Highline school districts.
March 25, 1999
Sims, Hague to open Kirkland's Little League season on fields created from former landfills
Opening day of Little League season in Kirkland will be a double
celebration with the first day of baseball and the opening of two
new baseball diamonds and soccer fields on the newly transformed
Houghton Landfill.
Oct. 30, 1998
Seattle Seahawks' Warren Moon to join King County Executive Ron Sims in
honoring scholar-athletes
King County Executive Ron Sims will recognize and honor 1010
student-athletes from across King County at the 12th annual Paul
Robeson Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony Thursday, November 5,
1998.
Oct. 30, 1998
Sims awards $484,000 in grants for youth sports facilities across
county
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced $484,000 in youth
sports grants to 16 organizations throughout the county, including
school districts, suburban cities and a local YMCA.
Oct. 28, 1998
King County praises Houghton ball fields action
Calling it "recycling on a grand scale," King County Executive Ron
Sims and County Councilmember Jane Hague today thanked the Houghton
Community Council and the Kirkland City Council for their approval
of a project that will create two new baseball diamonds, renovate
two other fields and add several soccer fields on the old, 40-acre
King County Houghton Landfill.
Oct. 12, 1998
Sims and school districts agree on swimming pool use
King County Executive Ron Sims and superintendents from seven
suburban school districts have reached consensus on a new pool use
agreement that will allow school swim teams access to King County
pools.
Aug. 3, 1998
Community council in Kirkland supports ballfield project
King County Executive Ron Sims today thanked the Houghton Community Council in Kirkland for its recent vote of support for
construction of baseball and soccer fields at the site of the old Houghton Landfill, which is owned by King County.
June 5, 1998
Sims seeks artwork from kids for King County KidsWeb internet site
King County Executive Ron Sims today invited young people in King
County 18 and under to submit banner and icon artwork for a
forthcoming King County Internet site designed for kids.
May 21, 1998
Sims announces summer transit pass for youth
King County Metro Transit will offer a discounted summer bus pass
for youth, King County Executive Ron Sims announced today.
April 23, 1998
King County celebrates: "Take Our Daughters to Work" Day!
On April 23, about 100 daughters and even a few sons visited King County Executive, Ron Sims.
April 17, 1998
Sims recommends $524,000 for youth sports facilities across the County
King County Executive Ron Sims today sent the King County Council
his recommendations for $524,312 in youth sports grants to 16
organizations throughout the county.
Nov. 27, 1997
Sims to host 3,000 at Kingdome to honor Paul Robeson Scholar-Athletes
Sims to host 3,000 at Kingdome to honor Paul Robeson Scholar-Athletes.
Oct. 9, 1997
Sims promotes prevention of youth crime and family violence
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced a package of public
safety initiatives in his 1998 budget aimed at ensuring that
police, prosecutors and youth service workers have the resources
they need to prevent juvenile crime and domestic violence.
Sept. 18, 1997
Sims awards $500,000 in grants for youth sports facilities across
county
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced $487,000 in youth
sports grants to 15 organizations throughout the county, including
school districts and local YMCA's.
Aug. 7, 1997
County and City back culturally-specific child care for Latino children
King County Executive Ron Sims and Seattle Mayor Norm Rice today joined parents, teachers and community leaders in a celebration at the SeaMar Community Care Center in South Park, to release a
detailed report on the status of childcare for low-income Latino
children in Seattle and King County, and unveil a number of steps
designed to address the needs identified in the report.
July 8, 1997
Sims recommends arts & culture awards for 100 County schools
King County Executive Ron Sims today announced the largest number
of arts and heritage programs ever recommended by the county's
Cultural Education Program, for projects in more than 100 public
schools throughout King County.
June 13, 1997
Sims seeks King County aid for high school technology training
Saying the county's youth need technology-related job training for
the Information Age, King County Executive Ron Sims announced today
he is asking the County Council for $143,000 to help establish two
programs at the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center.
June 6, 1997
Sims calls for 101 new or improved ballfields over next six years
Seven years ago then-King County Councilmember Ron Sims conceived,
funded and promoted the "Dream of Fields" Initiative to create new
youth sports playfields. Today King County Executive Ron Sims
unveiled the "100 Fields" Initiative in his 1998 Executive Proposed
Budget to add or improve 101 ballfields throughout unincorporated
King County over the six years, including major new ballfield
complexes on the East Sammamish Plateau and in Southeast King
County.
April 8, 1997
Sims takes lead on education priorities for job training, school safety, and technology
Taking the lead on making education a top regional priority, King
County Executive Ron Sims today called on business leaders and
citizens to join him and county educators in a series of
educational challenges to extend opportunities for workforce
training, increase safety in schools throughout the county, and
expand the use of technology for learning.
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