Posts Tagged ‘school levy’
Wenatchee School District Eyeing Levy Increase To Balance Budget
In order to avoid the pitfalls encountered last year, the Wenatchee School District wants to increase its levy rate. And they’re seeking public opinion, including at a meeting tonight, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Budgets, Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about crunch time for many bills and budgets in the Legislature this week. One proposal would provide hydro-power projects similar benefits as solar and wind power and another would increase…
Read MoreSpecial Election Results: Cascade Medical, School Levies All Passing
Yesterday was Special Election Day, with levies on ballots across Chelan and Douglas Counties. Upper Wenatchee Valley voters said Yes to Cascades Medical Center’s EMS and Ambulance levy renewal; it’s passing by nearly 80 percent. Both levies for the Manson School District – a replacement educational programs and operations levy, and capital levy – are…
Read More2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Snow Delays, Committee Deadlines, Education Levies
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks about the Northwest’s snow storms causing closures and delays in the Legislature and what impact that could have on getting bills out of committee on time. Hawkins also talks about…
Read MoreWaterville School District Asking Voters to Approve Two Short-Term Levies
Tomorrow is Election Day, and it’s a matter of survival for a number of school districts running levies. That includes the Waterville School District, with two short-term levies – a one-year replacement educational programs and operations levy, and a two-year capital levy. Ken Johannesson has more.
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2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Police Use Of Force, Education Levies, H2A
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk Initiative 940 and police use of force, as well as migrant worker legislation and education funding.
Read MoreLocal Property Taxes Rising Due To Legislature’s Education Funding Package
Residents in every corner of Washington state have been getting some sticker shock with their latest property tax statement. There are now two line items for school taxes, where, in the past, there was just one. It largely comes from the so-called “McCleary Fix,” as Hayli Libby-Thompson reports.
Read MoreNCW Voters Approve All Local School District Levies In Special Election
Several area school districts asked voters to approve levies on yesterday’s special election ballot. Levies need 51 percent approval to pass and all were given the thumbs up by voters. The Cashmere School District’s high school renovation bond received 70 percent approval.The Douglas and Grant County Hospital District levies passed as well. Marcus Bellissimo has…
Read MoreCashmere School District Levy, Bond Heading To Voters Feb. 13
Cashmere voters will decide on two funding measures for their schools on a February ballot. And as funds from the Capital Construction Budget are now available, a much needed modernization of Cashmere High School can move forward. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWenatchee School Levy, Chelan Hospital Bond Pass in Special Election
Special election results are in for Chelan County: WENATCHEE SCHOOL DIST NO 246 PROPOSITION 1 RENEWAL OF EXPIRING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATION LEVY YES = 4,107 votes (59.9%) NO = 2,749 votes (40.1%) Total Votes (not including write-ins)= 6,856 HOSPITAL DIST NO 2 LAKE CHELAN PROPOSITION 1 BONDS FOR NEW HOSPITAL APPROVE = 2,386 votes…
Read MoreChelan County Special Election Ballots Arriving in Mailboxes
Special election day for some Chelan County voters is now just over two weeks away. The Chelan County Auditor’s Office began sending ballots earlier this week, and as Dan Langager learned talking with Auditor Skip Moore, those should arrive in your mailbox today.
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