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local news Congress continued from page 1 “Challenging People to Shape a Better Future now” B ernie F OSTer Founder/Publisher B OBBie d Ore F OSTer executive editor T ed B anKS advertising Manager J errY F OSTer account executive L iSa L Oving news editor H eLen S iLviS Multimedia editor d avid K idd graphic Designer M OniCa J. F OSTer Seattle office Coordinator J uLie K eeFe S uSan F ried Photographers The new 9th congressional district is just over 1-1/2 minorities, at 50.3 percent, including S.E. Seattle, Bellevue, N. Tacoma and S. King Co. Gonzalez, president OneAmerica Votes. of should become a majority-minor- ity legislative district in the next Just how much of a Latino majority the 15th should get was a point of contention among redistricting commissioners. The coalition also requested that the 29th legislative district reflect Tacoma’s growing com- decade. Commissioners did not create a Latino majority 9th leg- islative district in Tri-Cities as requested by advocates. They did, however, include Yakima and Tri- Cities together in the 4th Congressional District, which now holds a fast-growing minori- ty population at 42.8 percent. “The work of our coalition, United for Fair Representation, is far from over,” said George Cheung, executive director at the Win Win Network. “Engaging in the redistricting process is critical but not sufficient to ensure that everyone has fair representation.” Cheung says the coalition’s next agenda item is to bring the Washington State Voting Rights Act to the legislature. “This historic piece of legisla- tion will be an important legal tool for ensuring fair representa- tion for all,” he said. Find the coalition at www.fairrepresentationWashingt on .org. continued from page 1 plements one of the state’s key constitutional obligations: providing a basic education. “Healthy kids are ready to learn,” he said. “By offering affordable, comprehensive health coverage that allows children to see a doctor or dentist when they need one, Apple Health for Kids ensures that more children get the most out of school.” The size of the federal performance bonus is based on the number of chil- dren enrolled: the more children enrolled, the bigger the bonus. This year Washington’s bonus ranks as the 9th in October 1975, is a weekly publica- tion, published each Wednesday by IMM Publications Inc., largest among the 23 states that are being hon- ored. because of the 2009 Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA). Under CHIPRA, states compete for an annual performance bonus by demonstrating their com- mitment to covering uninsured chil- dren. The federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services recognized Apple Health for Kids for offering 12-month continuous cover- age and simplified application proce- dures. For more information go to www.childrensalliance.org Between 2006 and 2010, nearly 165,000 children lost health coverage via their families’ employer 415 N. Killingsworth St., P.O. Box 5455, Portland, OR 97228. Telephone (503) 285-5555. E-mail: info@theskanner.com World Wide Web site: http://www.theskanner.com Fax: (503) 285-2900 the Skanner is a member of the Newspaper munities of color. With a 48 per- cent minority population, the 29th Kids The Skanner Newspaper, established National nities in our new Latino majority legislative district,” said Lorena WILL fully participate in the elec- toral process,” said Nate Miles, Fair Representation coalition member. “Now is the best oppor- tunity for people of color to regis- ter and turn out to vote. Electoral races in these majority-minority districts are especially where our votes will have an impact.” Just how much of a Latino majority the 15th should get was a point of contention among redis- tricting commissioners. In the end, a bipartisan compromise put the City of Yakima’s Latino popu- lated southeast and north central neighborhoods in the 14th legisla- tive district. “While we are disappointed that backroom politics resulted in sep- arating Latinos in southeast Yakima city from those in the lower Yakima valley, we will con- tinue to fight for fair representa- tion for all Latinos in Yakima and will maximize political opportu- Pub lishers The bonus award comes to Washington Association and West Coast Black Pub - lishers Association. All photos submitted become the Your Best Source for Video News is online at www.theskanner.com property of the Skanner. We are not re - spon sible for lost or damaged photos either solicited or unsolicited. © 2011 the Skanner. ALL RIGHTS RE SERVED. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION PROHIBITED. c o m m u n I t y c a l e n d a r S eattle J anuary 2012 sunday January 8 saturday – sunday January 14 – 15 thE sEAttLE LiBrArY OFFErs FrEE FAFsA AssistANCE FOr stuDENts! students will be able to talk to financial aid professionals and get help filling out the FAFsA, also get information on statewide student services admission requirements and more. 1 – 4 p.m. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Level 4. sEAttLE WEDDiNg EXPO: Attending a bridal show is very helpful in planning your wedding! Many vendors will be giving away items as a promotion of the show. Admission is free seattle Center, 305 harrison st. 10 a.m. thursday January 5 Wednesday January 11 CELEBrAtE thE NEW YEAr At WEstFiELD sOuthCENtEr MALL. Free Westfield family fun day: Join us for story time; kids will celebrate the Chinese New Year by making good luck necklaces. 10 a.m. southcenter Mall, 633 southcenter thE NEW JOB sErCh iN thE NEW ECONOMY! this is a free workshop and the public is encouraged to attend. All workshops will be held in room 79 of the robert smith Building at south seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. sW. 4 – 6 p.m. shArE thE DrEAM – A MusiCAL triButE tO Dr. KiNg. Come celebrate the life and enduring legacy of the rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 p.m. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave. seattle. If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Page 2 The Seattle Skanner January 4, 2012 sunday January 15
