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Rural Washington schools struggle with drop in logging dollars
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1499+ words) For years, timber has helped fund Washington's schools. But many question whether it's time to seek new revenue sources rather than tie land management to education funding. Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades, where logging has long fueled…...
"He has gone above and beyond": Work ethic helped Yakima's Birrueta earn starting role on Tacoma's pro indoor soccer team
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (864+ words) The Tacoma Stars needed to find a quality replacement in the net following four seasons with two of the top goalkeepers in Major Arena Soccer League history. "He's got to continue to earn it," said Becker, who coached Birrueta with…...
Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1015+ words) The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia." New discipline guidelines for public school students will go into effect across Washington state next month. While educators say the changes are necessary to address disruptive post-pandemic classroom behavior, the policies…...
Rep. Larsen meets with farmworker activist in Tacoma detention center
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with detained farmworker activist Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino on Friday at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, where the congressman also got a glimpse into the conditions in the facility. Juarez Zeferino, who was born…...
Ellensburg sprinters could power Bulldogs to trophy at state track meet in Tacoma
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (805+ words) Ellensburg's Colton Magruder takes first place in the boys 100 meter dash at the 50th annual Don Holder Relays Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima, Wash. Fresh off their overwhelming 214-point tally at the Class 2A District 5 track and field meet, Ellensburg's…...