Yakima’s Rod House Gets Big Money to Help Homeless Youth
The state is helping kids who are homeless in Yakima and in many other parts of Washington.
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State ‘Buys’ 13 Properties for Shelters, Rejects B-F Mental Health Center
The Department of Commerce announced Thursday millions toward acquiring multiple properties for shelters and low-income housing, but their data shows they rejected a request to help with the Three River Mental Health center.
Kennewick Rep’s “Homes For Heroes” Bill Moves Forward
The idea behind "Home for Heroes" is to try and address shortage issues in the workforce in occupations that impact life, health, and safety.
2 Centers to Help Entrepreneurs in Eastern Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The state Department of Commerce has opened two new centers to help entrepreneurs in eastern Washington.
The public-private economic-development program called "Startup 365" is hoping to help individuals start businesses in rural communities...
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A Conversation With New State Commerce Director Brian Bonlender on KIT’s Mike Bastinelli Show [AUDIO]
Yakima's Brian Bonlender was tapped this week by Governor Jay Inslee to be the state's new Commerce Department director.
Bonlender served as Inslee's chief-of-staff and legislative director, running the congressman's office and acting as his primary advisor on economic issues. He ...