Washington lawmakers are considering whether to close the two residential habilitation centers that are home to people with ...

The state Legislature has proposed closing the center as a cost-cutting measure. “They’re taking their home away,” an employee said.

Under the bill, Eastern Washington’s Yakima Valley and Rainier School in Buckley in King County would shutter by June 30, 2027. State Rep. Travis Couture, an Allyn Republican, decried the bill ...

Washington Democrats threaten to close a vital facility for individuals with disabilities, raising concerns among advocates ...

It was organized in part by the Washington Federation of State ... With more than 700 workers, Rainier School is the city of Buckley's largest employer. "As a person of service, I don't really ...

About 40 or 50 people went to the “Save Rainier School” town hall at the Buckley Fire station, 611 South Division St. The Washington Federation of State Employees sponsored the event.

A facility that’s housed and treated Washington state citizens with ... state House and Senate call for the closure of Rainier School in Buckley, which opened its doors in 1939.

There’s a deep sense of community at Rainier School. For decades, it has been more than just a facility — it has been a home for individuals with significant intellectual and developmental ...