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WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
Pierce County Council Poised to Take up Summer Supplemental Budget to Make Real Progress
The Pierce County Council’s Committee of the Whole passed an amended version of the County Executive’s proposed summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget out of Committee with a do-pass recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-543s now heads to the full Council for a public hearing and final action.
Chehalis Flying Saucer Party to include 'Dash for Disclosure' 5K, art show at this year's event
Both believers and skeptics alike are invited to the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party next month, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 at multiple locations in downtown Chehalis. First held in 2019, the Flying
Dick's Brewing eighth annual cornhole tournament and sausage festival will be held Sept. 21
Dick’s Brewing Company is hosting the eighth annual Cornhole Tournament & Sausage Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21, and team registrations are now open. The cost for pre-registration is $50
Ports of Centralia, Chehalis amend policies for small works rosters, other changes discussed
Both the Port of Centralia and Port of Chehalis held regular meetings this week and among topics discussed at both included amendments to each port's policies. The amendments related to ...
City of Chehalis extends Lodging Tax Advisory Committee grant application deadline
For any government entities, nonprofits or other tax-exempt organizations in Chehalis looking to utilize the city's lodging tax revenue, the Chehalis Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is ...
Chehalis Basin Strategy progress in review: Working together to restore nearly 5 miles of the lower Satsop River for salmon, steelhead and local communities
Editor's Note: This article is part of an ongoing series highlighting projects that have been completed as part of the Chehalis Basin Strategy. These projects are implemented in cooperation ...
2024 Tacoma Hilltop Street Fair
The Hilltop Street Fair, Tacoma's largest street fair, returns to the Hilltop community on Saturday, August 24th, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. In its ninth year, this event celebrates summer with food trucks, beer gardens, vendor booths, live entertainment stages, activities for kids, local community non-profit organizations, and much more. The...
150-bed homeless shelter proposed in Northeast Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Vancouver is considering converting the former Naydenov Gymnastics Facility in northeast Vancouver into a 150-bed homeless shelter, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from the community. The facility, known for training Olympian Jordan Chiles, was sold by its owners, who have since relocated. Residents in...
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