Islander Middle School eighth grader Paloma “Lola” Melian Lafinur has received an Honorable Mention Award in the third annual New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest for her memoir titled “Mi Nombre”. The Tiny Memoir Contest challenges students to tell a meaningful and interesting true story from their life in just 100 words. The Times received over 12,000 submissions from students around the world and announced 20 winners, 28 runners-up, and 72 honorable mentions.

KMIH staff-member, Hayley Nguyen, talks with Hannah Pepin, a prevention specialist at the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC). KCSARC recently visited Mercer Island High School to educate the seniors about how they can support their peers and promote healthy relationships. Tune in to learn more about KCSARC's life-changing work!

Soon-to-be first-year Sophie Prock, sits down with President Ana Marie Cauce of the University of Washington. Cauce tells us why UW, the most exciting parts about attending college in the city of Seattle, and what it's like to be president at one of the world's top research institutions. 

Dr. Michalea King is a researcher at the University of Washington. 88.9's Sophie Prock sat down with her to discuss her research and work in the field of glaciology. Listen as Dr. King tells us how glaciers are impacted by today's changing world, and what it's like to be a climate scientist in the field.