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

Two residential habilitation centers in Washington are facing potential closure as House Bill 1472 nears a vote in the House. The bill, introduced in January, proposes shutting ...

The Washington State Legislature is deciding whether to close residential habilitation centers at Yakima Valley School along ...

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

A proposal to close the Yakima Valley School in Selah and Rainier School in Buckley is headed to the House floor.

The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Tuesday passed legislation out of executive session that mandates the closure of Yakima Valley School and Rainier ...

Tuesday’s consolidated elections paved the way for Washington to use $23 million in bonds to construct a new building for Lincoln Grade School on the campus of Washington Middle School.

Olympia. Wash — The House Early Learning and Human Services Committee voted to advance House Bill 1472, which proposes the closure of Yakima Valley and Rainier schools by June 30, 2027. The Senate has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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. Many of the ...