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Washington taxpayers to pay more for school meals as program expands

More school districts across Washington are providing free school meals for students, both breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families.

Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission OK $24M land acquisition

The Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission voted to approve the acquisition of Springwood Ranch in an effort to save declining salmon populations and secure water supplies.

WA Liquor and Cannabis Board changing rules to encourage minority ownership

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is amending rules for diversity ownership when it comes to pot shops.

Student art exhibit set May 29 to June 2

The BCJ Gallery in Morton is hosting an Art Exhibit of local high school students from May 29 to June 2.

Lion's Club Lunch Balance Donation

The school district received a generous donation of $3,700 from the Eatonville Lions Club.

Savvy Senior: How to find affordable internet services?

I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.

Community Day and the MayDay Court set

How this long tradition started and credit to the school children that made this happen so many years ago. Community Day got its start in 1913 where at that time, the town was 800 people with a few saloons, stores and a wood schoolhouse.

Savvy Senior: What to do about Medicare and Social Security when you move

Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move?

A milestone achieved in ESD bus services

I am writing to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering dedication, resilience, and collaboration in overcoming the significant challenge of ongoing bus cancellations over the past three years.

Report: State’s economic outlook continues to worsen

Washington remained in the lower half of U.S. states in terms of economic outlook, according to a new report that faults the state's high tax burden and rising labor costs.

Gov. Inslee signs bill making it harder to dissolve library districts

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill that changes the process for how library districts can be dissolved.

Nature-based program for preschool - 8th grade

The Eatonville School District has introduced a brand-new outdoor, nature-based program starting in the fall of 2024 at Columbia Crest Academy.

Savvy Senior: Recommended vaccines for Medicare recipients

My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare?

Various factors driving up car insurance premiums in Washington state

On the heels of a double-digit increase last year, Washington state drivers can expect to pay even more for auto insurance this year.

Mineral Lake annual Fishing Derby April 27

2024 Mineral Lake annual Fishing Derby is Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28.

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