6 articles about the Rainier School’s history and the debate about closing the facility
Proponents of closing the Rainier School in Buckley, a residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities, argue ...
Bill to close two schools for developmentally disabled clears House committee
The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Tuesday passed legislation out of executive session that mandates the ...
Yakima Herald4h
Proposal to close Yakima Valley School moves forward
A proposal to close the Yakima Valley School in Selah and Rainier School in Buckley is headed to the House floor.
Opinion
Rainier School is a home, not just a facility. WA lawmakers’ proposed closure cruel | Opinion
There’s a deep sense of community at Rainier School.
Employees, families predict turmoil if Pierce County center for disabled adults closes
The state Legislature has proposed closing the center as a cost-cutting measure. “They’re taking their home away,” an ...
Push to save Rainier School in Buckley intensifies after state budget writers consider closure
BUCKLEY, Wash — There is a growing push to save Rainier School in Buckley, a facility that houses and treats people with ...
WATCH: Dems proposal to close schools for developmentally disabled draws GOP ire
As the debate heats up in Olympia over competing budget proposals, one of the cost-cutting ideas offered by majority party ...
Yakima Herald10d
Lawmakers hear mixed opinions about plan to close Yakima Valley School and Rainier School
State legislators are hearing mixed opinions about a plan to shut down Yakima Valley School in Selah and Rainier School in ...
Mineral School rebrands as Mineral Arts & Residencies, plans to expand and host more artists
Located in Mineral near the border of Lewis and Pierce counties in the foothills of Mount Rainier, the Mineral School has been offering overnight artist residencies along with public art events. Now, ...
The Olympian7d
Employees, families predict turmoil if Pierce County center for adults with disabilities closes
The Rainier School, a habilitation center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seen on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Buckley. Pete Caster Pete Caster / pcaster@ ...