WA Supreme Court sides with state in suit over school building costs
Out of options to fund repairs to its decaying buildings, a 400-student school district in one of Washington’s poorest counties launched a legal challenge against the state two years ago. On Thursday, the Wahkiakum School District lost in a unanimous ruling from the Washington Supreme Court. Local taxpayers are still expected to share in the costs of maintaining and constructing school buildings, even if, like Wahkiakum, they haven’t approved a bond in 20-plus years. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)
Lawmakers react to southwest Washington teacher strikes
About 2,000 teachers across Vancouver-area school districts began the school year on strike. State lawmakers wish this wasn’t the case. But what separates Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the issue is simple: Republicans like Wilson and Hawkins believe teachers should never go on strike. Democrats like Wellman and Stonier see strikes as one of the few options teachers have to make their voices heard. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Camas Education Association)
Lands commissioner: State will install 21 fire detection cameras around Washington
When a wildfire sparks, swift response times by first responders can mean the difference between a small brush fire and a deadly inferno. State officials say new artificial intelligence cameras installed in fire danger zones around Washington will improve wildfire response times by alerting dispatch centers at the first signs of smoke from flames. The lands commissioner said it is her goal to install at least 60 of the wildfire cameras around Washington in the next few years. Continue reading at Spokesman Review. (WA DNR)
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