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A generous partnership between the Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club and the Honeywell Charitable Fund just awarded $25,000 for 2027 scholarships, prioritizing skilled trades training. Over 12 years, this collaboration has changed 202 lives with $195,000 in educational support.
The Honeywell Charitable Fund just awarded $25,000 to support Friday Harbor students heading to college or trade school in 2027. Over 12 years, this partnership has helped 202 students launch careers with $195,000 in scholarships.
A rebranded Michigan nonprofit is using Friday bingo nights to fund career training programs that will help adults land remote jobs with major companies. The Benton Harbor Success Movement is the only licensed bingo hall within 20 miles, giving locals a fun night out while supporting their neighbors' futures.
A Palm Harbor fire crew saved an injured young hawk trapped between a building and a bush, handling the bird with gentle care before getting it professional help. The rescue shows how first responders protect all lives, feathered or not.
Freeman Johnson, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor at 106, spent decades in silence but now shares his story with schoolchildren and communities worldwide. His message? History matters, but so does the life you build after.
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
When beachgoers get too close to harbor seals, stressed mothers abandon their newborns. Now rescue teams are using u-shaped nursing pillows shaped like mother seals to comfort and save these orphaned pups.
For the first time in decades, a pope has carried the cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome's Colosseum. Pope Leo made the historic gesture during his first Good Friday as spiritual leader, honoring suffering worldwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi both celebrated Good Friday with messages of unity and compassion, showing rare political harmony. Devotees across India gathered at churches to mark the solemn Christian holiday with prayers and processions.
A terrified kitten that darted into traffic found an unusual hiding spot inside a vehicle's rear suspension, prompting Gig Harbor firefighters to team up with a local tire shop for a creative rescue. The operation ended with one very lucky kitten safe and completely unharmed.
Two Washington counties just saw their unemployment rates drop significantly in a single month. Grays Harbor and Pacific counties are creating more opportunities for workers as the region's job market strengthens.
Four companies just launched a pilot to create hydrogen fuel cell harbor boats in Singapore, one of the world's busiest ports. If successful, the project could help clean up emissions from 1,600 harbor vessels.
Four marine companies just teamed up to build Singapore's first hydrogen fuel cell harbor boat, a major step toward cleaning up one of the world's busiest ports. If successful, the pilot could transform how 1,600 harbor vessels operate emission-free.
A Fullers360 ferry crew spotted someone in distress near Northcote Point and pulled them safely from the water Friday evening. The quick-thinking skipper diverted the Beach Haven route to make the rescue around 8:25pm.
Scientists in Greece just found a hidden harbor beneath Ancient Olympia that could rewrite how the original Olympic Games operated. The 2,500-year-old basin was discovered using groundbreaking technology that sees through 20 feet of earth.
Today is Bandcamp Friday, when every dollar you spend on music goes straight to the artists who made it. The monthly tradition started in 2020 to help musicians who lost touring income during the pandemic.
A 71-year-old Colorado mayor has been secretly sleeping in his city's homeless shelter every Friday night since February to fix problems and improve services firsthand. Mike Coffman's undercover mission is transforming how Aurora serves its 832 homeless residents.
Hamilton County High School will celebrate cancer survivors this Friday with a special Survivor Lap and community rally. The Blackout Cancer Game kicks off a season of hope for local Relay For Life efforts.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
Holiday Robotics just secured $105 million to bring wheeled humanoid robots into real factories, focusing on safety and reliability over flashy demos. Their robot FRIDAY features advanced hands with 40 degrees of freedom designed to handle the messy reality of industrial work.
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