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Why WA school budgets are getting tighter, and what can be done about it
Talk about a thankless job. In Washington state, school district budgeting has suddenly become much more difficult. After more than a decade of strong revenue growth, districts are facing deficits. In 2013, the average expenditure per student in Washington was $9,600. Since then, the Legislature has steadily increased funding for schools. Then came federal pandemic […]
Washington Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating $42 million tort claim filed against it
A recent $42 million tort claim filed against the State Attorney General’s Office and its client Washington State University stemming from a police use of force database project has been handed over to the AGO’s Tort Claim Division to investigate. In his tort claim filed to the Department...
On the Issues | 26th District, Position 1 state representative candidates
Gig Harbor Now asked 26th Legislative District candidates to write answers to five election-related questions. Their unedited answers appear below. What steps should the state take to combat homelessness?. As a youth, I grew up homeless on the Hilltop streets of Tacoma. Having tasted the fear and anxiety, and to...
WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle
Nursing home workers in Washington state have come back from the White House with renewed resolve to fight for their union contract. A delegation of SEIU members was in Washington, D.C., last week to meet with the Biden-Harris administration. Gurnesh Chetty, medications manager for Aegis Ravenna in Seattle and is...
Hawkins Calls for More Aggressive, Proactive Wildfire Approach
Outgoing State Sen. Brad Hawkins wants to pursue a much different wildfire strategy. The Pioneer Fire is an ongoing headache. It has torched over 30,000 acres and is expected to last well into the fall. Hawkins, for one, is frustrated. He is frustrated by a perceived overemphasis on wildfire management.
Cashmere Man Accused of Two Week Forgery, Indentity Theft Spree
A 24-year-old Cashmere man faces numerous charges after being tracked down and arrested by the Columbia River Drug Task Force. Dennis Mendez was wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Washington State Department of Corrections as well as multiple counts of Forgery and Identity Theft in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity
WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison seeks to develop a growth mindset and continuous improvement framework for the college. He envisions WVC evolving into a stronger regional anchor, a...
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