Toppenish Schools Face $8M Shortfall, Planning Staff Cutbacks
student loss from COVID is still a factor.
funding
Love History? Benton County Wants to Hear From You
The Historic Preservation Grant Program in Benton County is currently accepting applications for 2024 funding.
Sunnyside Gets Big State Grant for Renewable Ag Energy Project
Bio-plant will convert animal and farm waste into fuel, gas energy.
WA SPI Says Legislature Made Progress in Special Ed, Meal Funding
Significant gains made in special needs funding, says SPI
WA State Dept. of Health to Invest in Health ‘Equity Zones’
the DOH announces the first of what are expected to be multiple 'equity' zones that will receive funding.
Franklin, Adams Counties Get Big Development Funds
Thanks to some grants and low-interest loans, two Eastern Washington counties will be receiving economic and infrastructure development money.
Franklin, and Adams county each net $50K
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded a total of $8.75 millio...
State Shells Out Another $65 Million ‘Immigrant’ COVID Relief
According to DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) another $65 million set aside for relief.
Funding Stalls Kennewick School Board Recall Effort
According to sources, it was estimated around $20K needed for the legal fees to facilitate the recall, and that was not met in time to qualify for either February or April special elections.
WA Senior Homes Asking Where Federal Medicaid Money Went?
Gov. Inslee announced around August 13 that at least $41 million dollars would be allocated to help illegal immigrant farm-ag workers. It's Federal money from CARES Act.
State School Enrollments Down from 2019, Officials Blame COVID
Is it due to COVID, or frustration over online learning, or both?