Farah Jadran KING5

7 de septiembre: El programa tendrá historias importantes, y eventos. TACOMA, Wash. — Para más información sobre cada historia - haga cliq en el video de arriba. NOTICIAS EN ESTE PROGRAMA 5) Incendios forestales y calidad del aire 3) MEXAM Northwest 2025 y preocupaciones sobre las redadas de ICE durante el mes de la herencia hispana MÁS NOTAS: -La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN (Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 1-844-724-3737 de lunes a viernes, de 8AM a 6PM) -El Sonido de KEXP presenta Los Cancioneros-Más información sobre la Ley REAL ID y qué documentos de identificación cumplen con los requisitos.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue is prepping for its Sept. 20 gala and waived adoption fee period. SHORELINE, Wash. — You can choose to "dress to the nines" or wear your best version of a "tuxedo cat" look for Seattle Area Feline Rescue's Sept. 20 Nine Lives Gala. The major fundraiser will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shoreline Community College. It will feature live and silent auctions, a dessert dash, "raise the paddle," and more. SAFe's outreach coordinator, Lindsey Neblina, stopped by the KING 5 studios to talk about the gala and introduce everyone to two "ready to adopt" 18-week-old kittens - Sam and Cuddles. To learn more about Sam and Cuddles and see the full interview, click the video player above. For more information about adoptions at SAFe - click here. Neblina said attending the gala is a "fun way" to support SAFe. Online bidding for some auction items starts Sept. 12. Ahead of the gala, the rescue is also holding an adoption fee-waiving period on Sept. 11 and 12. Another fee-waiving period will be held in late October. SAFe also launched a spay and neuter program. For more information about affordable spay and neuter procedures for your cats - click here.

'We have seen a lot of fear." The Consulate addresses ICE raid concerns when celebrating Hispanic heritage. MEXAM NW kicks off Sept. 6 across Western Washington. SEATTLE — MEXAM Northwest events for the 2025 celebrations officially kick off Saturday, Sept. 6, with two events. Fiesta de la Familia will run from noon to 6 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. It's free to attend, but an RSVP is recommended. In Seattle, Yuri will perform at the Moore Theatre on Friday, Sept. 12. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. Several events will take place almost every day in October.  Celebrating Mexican American culture is part of what it means to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The head consul of the Mexican Consulate, Héctor Iván Godoy, joined KING 5 Weekend Mornings to talk about the excitement surrounding this year's festival, but also addresses concerns they've heard from Hispanic community members since an uptick of ICE raids or detainments. To watch the full sit-down interview, click the video player above. One of the aspects of the 2025 MEXAM Northwest Godoy is looking forward to most is the MEXART Mural Project. The Consulate of Mexico in Seattle and the City of Seattle's One Seattle Graffiti Plan Initiative will collaborate to present the massive project. The initiative will feature 10 acclaimed Mexican and Mexican-American artists from the Pacific Northwest, transforming Seattle’s cultural landscape with public art, including themes of migration and belonging. "Right now, more than ever, it's important to be out in public with Mexican art," Godoy said. "Ten renowned Mexican artists design murals at the U-District. They're going to be doing it live. That is to say, for a handful of days, they're going to be working live." The featured artists include: B Line Dot, theydrift, Cristina Martinez, Esmeralda Andrea Vasquez, Periko the Artist, Jake Prendez, Jose Rodriguez III, Marisol Ortega, Rene Julio, and Víctor Meléndez. This year's poster art was once again designed by Meléndez. The festival's theme is celebrating the strength of indigenous women. The main art features "La Adelita" or "La Soldadera." The design represents the women, many of whom were indigenous, who traveled and fought alongside men during the Mexican Revolution. The legend of La Adelita was honored in songs, movies, and dances. "El Grito de Independencia" (cry of independence) concert will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Town Hall in Seattle. The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Mexico's Independence and kick off the heritage month. Mexico's official independence day is on Sept. 16. To see the full calendar of events, click here. Concerns amid recent ICE raids and detainments The aforementioned MEXAM NW events and others slated to take place across Washington state are accompanied by concerns within the local Hispanic communities. "This is a moment of reflection," Godoy said. KING 5 has received comments and questions from viewers regarding possible detainments happening at or near upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events.  In some cases, people told KING 5 that while they have proper documentation, they're still fearful of mistaken identity and wrongful detainment, which could be a traumatizing situation for the individual and their families. Godoy confirmed the consulate has received similar concerns and questions about rights. "Only the individual can really take stock of their personal situation," Godoy said. "We encourage those who need to be safe and cautious at the moment to do so. It may not be the right time for them to participate in these events, and there will be online streams for many of these events. The reality is, we have seen a lot of fear at the moment. This fear, I think it’s quite legitimate for many people, but this does mean only the person can take stock of what’s not just best for themselves but for their families." The Consulate of Mexico in Seattle regularly shares "know your rights" information and updates on its Facebook and Instagram profiles.

The Oct. 4 event will take over Gas Works Park in Seattle. Teams leading fundraising efforts hope to fuel local research and patient support. SEATTLE — Colorectal cancer remains one of the leading cancers in the United States.  This year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that 154,270 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. Of those diagnosed, nearly 53,000 will die from the disease. The number of people who have died from colorectal cancer has steadily decreased since the mid-1980s due to increased screening and changing lifestyles. These statistics are part of the reasons thousands of people have gathered to Walk to End Colon Cancer every year in Seattle. The 2025 walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Gas Works Park.  Two walk committee members, Shannon Davidson and Jonathan Shaw, who are also survivors, stopped by KING 5 Weekend Mornings to talk about this year's inspirations. Organizers say the walk is critical to fund the Colorectal Cancer Alliance's life-saving programs to raise awareness, provide support, and fund research. According to the Alliance, most people should begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. The latest recommendations from the American Cancer Society also encourage earlier screenings if you have a family history of colorectal cancer or other risk factors. Fundraising is not required, but it is encouraged. Teams leading fundraising efforts hope to fuel local research and patient support. To get a walk T-shirt, each individual (youth or adult) must raise $100 or more by the event. All survivors will receive a special survivor shirt regardless of fundraising amount. All registered participants who raise more than $50 by Oct. 3 will be entered into a drawing to win two glass seats at a Kraken game. To register for the walk or donate, click here.

Some students, teachers, and parents are entering the first school year with district-wide cell phone policies. BOTHELL, Wash. — Heading back to school Wednesday, students in the Northshore School District will pack their books, pens, and paper, but not their cell phones.  Its just one of many Washington state school districts that now have a district -wide policy for mobile devices.  District leaders say it’s a thought-out move put in place to decrease distractions and increase learning.  Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal called on local schools last year to ban or limit smartphone use in classrooms. At North Creek High School, students have been experimenting with a “no cell phone” rule for a few years. The 2025-26 school year is the official launch of the policy with different permissions depending on the grade level. At the high school level, mobile devices will be allowed during passing breaks, lunch time, and before and after school. They're prohibited during class instruction. Personal mobile devices include cell phones, smart watches, music players, laptops, and tablets. A full list of prohibited devices can be found here. For the district’s youngest learners, things are different.  These devices are not allowed on the school campus at any time. The only exceptions, Pre-K through 12, will be for approved medical needs relating to health monitoring devices or mobile apps. For high schoolers, each classroom has a shelf or "filing caddy" near the door where students will place their devices before class instruction begins. Two North Creek High School seniors told KING 5 they like the policy. "I think it helps us be more present in class and actually learn, which is what we're here for," said Aaliya Nagori, a North Creek High School senior and vice president of the associate student body. "Focusing on the stuff around you, like a lot of our group projects or working with our teacher, is so much more important than having your phone constantly dinging away in your pocket or right next to you." For Nagori's fellow senior, Abby Swallom, the soft launch of the policy has been life-changing. "I was very much addicted to my phone, especially going into the pandemic," said Swallom, president of the associate student body. "Being forced to put that away and spend time with each other and in class and learning without our phones...I would say it's actually helped me dramatically reduce my screen time outside of school." School and district leaders say support is split among parents, students, and staff, but most "understand" the reasoning for the policy. According to the district's Mobile Devices Survey results, 67% to 70% of responding parents said that if students were not allowed to bring mobile devices to school, they believe there would be improvements in the areas of emotional health, screen time, addiction, and engagement in learning. To see how respondents felt about a "bell-to-bell" ban or "full day without devices" - click here. During the North Creek High School soft launch years, administrators said they already noticed positive impacts. “The teens are really, really smart and know that not using it during classes for their own benefit," said Dr. Eric McDowell, Principal, North Creek High School. "All of the teachers reported much better engagement, and I think that eye contact piece is better." In addition to the medical and health exceptions, there are a few other reasons some high schoolers may be allowed to have their phones or other devices more accessible on certain days. "We know we have students who are communicating with employers, with potential colleges, perhaps with military recruiters," said Shelby Reynolds, assistant director for instructional technology and library services. "So, there are lots of different reasons that a student might need to have access to that personal device during the day for very productive reasons." What happens if students "violate" the policy? "It may vary slightly from school to school, but initially, schools will give verbal warnings and ask students to put their phones or devices in the phone caddies," Reynolds said. "Repeated violations may result in phones or devices being held in the office for a parent to collect later in the day." McDowell and Reynolds say a district-wide policy is the best move forward. Overall, high school senior Abby Swallom said it's important for students to experience school phone-free when possible. "'The whole world is not in your phone,' is my pep talk," Swallom said. "It may feel like it in the moment, but I promise you there's so much more to high school." Researching cell phone usage in schools The UW is one year into research on cell phone policies like Northshore’s. Studying responses from 5,000 Washington students along with parents and teachers, the team learned that 15% to 20% of students saw improvements in their attention, understanding lessons and getting work done.  Only about 10% have reported difficulties in regulating emotions, stress and loss of authenticity without their phones.  As research and data analysis continues - the lead on the study, Lucía Magis-Weinberg, a UW assistant professor of psychology, said these types of policies impact families, not just students. Magis Weinberg told KING 5 that parents will need time adjusting to school policies that either limit or prohibit mobile device usage. While it may be assumed that emergency situations at schools like a lockdown, have parents most concerned, early findings show that it's a shift in overall communication expectations between parents and students throughout any given day that will be the major adjustment. "Constant contact" is going to change or go back to how things were handled in years past, according to Magis-Weinberg. "When I was growing up in school, I didn't have contact with my parents at all, until or unless it was something very, very serious," Magis-Weinberg said. "Now, of course, this idea of being constantly connected has changed." If parents need to contact students where cell phones are fully prohibited, they can still call their respective schools and speak to the front office and arrange communication.

31 de agosto: El programa tendrá historias importantes, y eventos. SEATTLE — Para más información sobre cada historia - haga cliq en el video de arriba. NOTICIAS EN ESTE PROGRAMA 4) Agentes de ICE arrestaron a dos bomberos 2) Día del partido: Los Sounders y el Inter Miami (Boletos) MÁS NOTAS: -La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN (Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 1-844-724-3737 de lunes a viernes, de 8AM a 6PM) -El Sonido de KEXP presenta Los Cancioneros-Más información sobre la Ley REAL ID y qué documentos de identificación cumplen con los requisitos.

To keep the birthday parties going - Renton-based organization Birthday Dreams is hosting a '16 Candles' Gala of Dreams celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27. RENTON, Wash. — In its 16 years of existence, Birthday Dreams has helped make nearly 17,000 birthday parties happen for children facing homelessness and difficult times in their lives. Birthday Dreams, based in Renton, was launched with a mission to bring hope and joy into the lives of children. To celebrate its 16-year milestone - the nonprofit will host the '16 Candles' Gala of Dreams on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The 80's themed gala will feature music from the era, dinner, and silent and live auctions. KING 5's Farah Jadran will be the event emcee (stepping in for New Day's Kelly Hanson) accompanying auctioneer Ron Hippe The event serves as a key fundraiser to ensure the Birthday Dreams mission continues.  Jenn Warrick, a board of director with the nonprofit, joined KING 5 Weekend Mornings on Saturday to talk about the importance of birthday celebrations for youth. "Volunteers come together," Warrick said. "We've got lots of fun party decorations...cake decorators come in and decorate cakes for each kid." It's more than just a party, according to Warrick, who said these celebrations give each child hope and helps them feel special. To see the full interview - click the video player above. For information about volunteering or to donate to Birthday Dreams, click here. You can find gala information by clicking here.