The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has awarded $1.1 million in matching grants for customized employee training programs for local businesses. The grants were awarded through the Job Skills Training Program, a dollar-for-dollar matching grant program. Community and technical colleges deliver training to new or current employees at the work site or in a classroom. Businesses contribute at least 50 percent of training expenses through cash, in-kind payments or a combination of both.
2016 native barefoot plant sale ordering closes Feb. 22
Two weeks ago, Jeff Kelly and Jim Owens had to buy 300 potatoes. Then another 200 potatoes the next day.
The Green River College Foundation will host Painting with the Stars, an auction benefiting the Interurban Center for the Arts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the Mel Lindbloom Student Union on Green River’s main campus, 12401 SE 320th St.
If you live in or drive through Covington, it is no surprise that new apartment complexes are being built and traffic, at times, can be a nightmare.
The Black Diamond/Maple Valley Kiwanis Club representative, Becky Olness, knows everyone has old shoes at home not being worn. Instead of letting them collect dust and take up space, why not donate them?
Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes and typically causes a mild or even unapparent illness. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes).
After more than two years of negotiations, the Green River College administration and faculty have agreed on a faculty contract.
The Covington City Council voted on mandatory garbage service throughout the city during a council meeting in October.
On Saturday, Feb. 20 starting at 10 a.m. with doors opening at 9 a.m.
Throughout the 5th Legislative District, there are four caucus locations set up.
Recent winter rain storms not only bring abundant moisture, they likely bring a lot of yard debris like downed tree branches and twigs. Rather than taking it to the curb for removal, make your own mulch for spring planting.
Ethan Newton may only be four weeks into his new role as the Parks and Recreation Director for the city of Covington, but he is no stranger to the community.
The Metropolitan King County Council today celebrated the continuing contributions of African-Americans in the United States and throughout the world by proclaiming the month of February Black History Month in King County.
Drivers are being urged to slow down and be aware of changing road conditions as the Puget Sound area continues to receive above average rainfall.
Initiatives approved by voters last year will increase King County property taxes in 2016, which will result in additional investments in early childhood development, emergency services and transportation. The majority of property tax revenue – nearly 53 percent – will pay for schools.
On Friday, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) led 27 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Republican leaders emphasizing the importance of prioritizing women’s access to reproductive health care in light of the spreading Zika virus.
The Washington State Department of Revenue’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program is the winner of the 2016 Federation of Tax Administrators’ Award for Management and Organization.
King County Executive Dow Constantine thanked Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond for his contributions to King County’s success after Desmond was named the chief executive officer for Vancouver, British Columbia’s regional transit system.
Exceptional students from the Kent Student Leadership Council visited the Capitol last week to discuss fully funding education, how to attract young people to the teaching profession, and of course homework.
Starting March 1 2016, Sound Transit is implementing a discounted fare for adult riders with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty level. Riders will need an ORCA LIFT card to receive the discounted fare. Click here for information on how to get an ORCA LIFT card.
