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Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities
Washington Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith on Tuesday renewed their call to close all for-profit federal immigration detention centers. Their letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas comes just days after Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray requested federal auditors investigate health care services at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a privately-run […] The post Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Washington State Supreme Court leaves high-capacity magazine ban in place
(The Center Square) – Washington's ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines will remain in effect after a Monday decision by the state Supreme Court. A majority of justices denied a request to modify an order from Supreme Court Commissioner Michael Johnson issued back in April that kept the ban in place, despite a lower court ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional. Monday’s decision will keep the ban in...
Snohomish Aquatic Center patrons petition to prioritize seniors’ open fitness hours in summer
SNOHOMISH — Mother and daughter Elizabeth and Kelly Holderman began going to Snohomish Aquatic Center together as a way to bond. Kelly Holderman, 72, has been going to the center for a few years, her daughter joining more recently in May. Soon after Elizabeth joined, the aquatic center’s schedule...
PenMet Parks celebrates installation of final recreation center beam
PenMet Parks’ community recreation center reached a milestone Tuesday with placement of the final beam. About 25 parks district staff and commissioners, construction team representatives and Peninsula Art League board members attended the topping-out ceremony. They signed their names on the 22-foot-long steel beam with colored markers and clipped a PenMet 20th anniversary banner to it. They then watched as a 100-foot crane hoisted it high into the bright blue sky and maneuvered it into the roof framework, where workers in scissor lift trucks bolted it on.
Confluence Parkway Project Updated – Restaurant, Bar Will Stay
Plans are moving forward with Phase 1 of the Confluence Parkway Project in Wenatchee. An public update on the project was presented this week during an open house at the city coucil chambers. Roadway improvement will start at the intersection of North Miller Street and Wenatchee Avenue, where there will...
Wenatchee Salmon Derby is Friday and Saturday
Anglers have a chance at big money for catching a big salmon this weekend in the Wenatchee Valley…. The Wenatchee Salmon Derby kicks off Friday morning and runs through Saturday afternoon with over 75-hundred dollars up for grabs…. As of last Friday, 42,947 chinook salmon had crossed over Rock Island...
Spend Summer Nights with The Grand Cinema’s Outdoor Movie Series
The Grand Cinema in Tacoma recently announced the lineup for its Outdoor Movie Series, a yearly event that screens free movies in local parks and other event areas in the city. The 2024 series is sponsored by Tapco Credit Union and additionally supported with funding from Tacoma Creates, according to...
Construction of New Alki Elementary to Begin
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has issued the building permit for construction of the new Alki Elementary school building. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) received the notification Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and construction will begin later this month. “We are pleased to be able to move forward with...
Tacoma Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support Through ‘Name Your Price’ Adoption Promotion
Following the Fourth of July holiday, a period that notoriously increases animal shelter intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering a ‘name your price’ adoption promotion for all pets in the shelter from July 17-21. Between July 1-15, the open-admission shelter took in 495 pets, a 12% increase from the same period in 2023.
“Thousands” Offer Former NBA Player Nate Robinson A Kidney But His Fight For A Transplant Continues
Nate Robinson‘s fight for a kidney has been known to the sports world for a short time. But now, thanks to a new ESPN feature, fans are learning just how long he’s been struggling with the issue and how hard it’s been for him to ask for help. He says that he first began feeling […]
Seattle's accessory dwelling unit boom continues, outnumbering single-family permits 2 to 1
Seattle has entered a new era of housing, with skyrocketing permits for backyard cottages and in-home apartments, primarily in the city's single-family zoned neighborhoods.
Logan Gilbert Got an Awesome Gift From One of His Teammates For Making All-Star Team
Though Logan Gilbert couldn't pitch for the American League in Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, he still was present in Arlington. And he showed up on the red carpet rocking a great gift from teammate Luis Castillo.
MultiCare forms ASC joint venture
July 17, 2024- Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health has launched a new joint venture with Atlas Healthcare Partners, which develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers in partnership with nonprofit health systems and physicians, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The joint venture combines Atlas’ ASC strategy, development and operations skills with...
Seattle Public Schools approves 2024-2025 school year budget; deficit cut to $94M
Seattle Public Schools has adopted its budget for the 2024-2025 school year, including using a short-term loan to lower the district's budget deficit. The General Fund Operating Budget for the 2024-2025 school year is set at $1.25 billion. General fund revenue is projected to be approximately $1.3 billion for next school year, meaning total revenue does not cover the district’s planned spending. As a result, the district is utilizing a loan to cover the deficit.
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