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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

State legislators are hearing mixed opinions about a plan to shut down Yakima Valley School in Selah and Rainier School in Buckley ... and is run by the Washington State Department of Social ...

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 ...

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.