Toppenish
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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding
Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding. According to The Washington State Standard, Lake Washington, Tacoma, and Yakima say local levies are covering expenses the state should pay. Lake Washington and Tacoma school boards authorized preparations for a lawsuit on Oct. 22. Yakima followed...
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Yakima Habitat seeks volunteers for Veteran Build Week Nov. 9-14
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity is calling on community members to volunteer during Veteran Build Week, running November 9th through 14th, in honor of local Veterans. Volunteers can help with 2,600 square feet of flooring and trim at a local VFW facility or support operations at the Habitat Store. The organization said its construction team recently finished a roof replacement for a veteran in Gleed. Meloney Rosen, executive director of Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, said the week is meant to turn thanks into direct help. "Veteran Build Week is about putting our gratitude into action. From helping a Veteran protect their home to improving a space where Veterans come together, these projects reflect what we can accomplish when our community shows up for one another," said Rosen. The group said volunteers can help at the Habitat Store on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th. Construction projects are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th through Saturday, November 14th. No construction experience is required to express interest in volunteering, and assignments will depend on project needs. Veterans with valid military ID will also receive 25% off purchases at the Habitat Store during the week. Volunteer registration
Tri-City Herald
Tri-City Herald
Former city manager to take over Hohenberg's Port of Kennewick seat
A longtime Kennewick leader has found a new way to serve the community. The Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday who would succeed Ken Hohenberg, who retired in September. There is about a year left of his six-year term. Former Kennewick City Manager Marie Mosley was chosen to serve out the remainder of the term for District 1 — a position that is up for election in 2027. Current commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez made the final selection from a pool of four applicants during the board’s regular meeting. The other three candidates were former Richland Mayor Rob Welch, former Kennewick Mayor Don Britain and Washington State Sen. Matt Boehnke. In her position as a port commissioner , Mosley will prioritize Vista Field, developing a sustainable budget and long-range planning, according to her application. Before being a Commissioner Before retiring in 2023, Mosley had worked in municipal government for 40 years. The last 16 years of her career were spent as Kennewick’s city manager. As the top administrator she oversaw the budget, managed day-to-day operations and was accountable to the elected city council. She earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Gonzaga University and is a CPA.
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Richland School District's $94M Infrastructure Bond
Explore the details of the Richland School District's proposed $94 million infrastructure bond, set for a February vote in Benden County. This bond aims to fund crucial upgrades at multiple schools, including boiler and roof replacements at Richland High, renovations at Chief Joseph Middle School, and a new permanent building for Rivers Edge High School. Assistant Superintendent Ken Gosley highlights the overdue nature of these improvements and the bond's potential to unlock $22 million in state funding. Learn about the projects and the estimated taxpayer impact of $4.17 per month for a $500,000 property.
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Pasco declares emergency over water reuse facility concerns
PASCO, Wash. — Pasco declared an emergency over problems at its process water reuse facility after city leaders raised concerns about how part of the system was performing. Public Works Director Maria Serra reported at a meeting last week that a system used to remove nitrogen from wastewater was not meeting its performance criteria. City officials said that raised concerns about possible groundwater contamination and compliance with the Department of Ecology discharge permit. Serra explained the declaration was meant to speed up the city’s response as officials worked on a fix.