So far in 2019, 22 people have died in Tacoma as the result of gun violence, representing the highest rate of gun deaths since 2006. … [Read more...]
Bates: Fire/evacuation drills held at Bates, Nov. 4, 5 and 7
If you are at any of our campuses during the week of Nov. 4, you might hear fire alarms and large groups of people standing outside. In an ongoing effort in emergency preparedness, employees and students will be practicing fire/evacuation drills on the following dates: … [Read more...]
Bates Foundation opens scholarship applications
The Bates Technical College Foundation Board of Directors announced the opening of winter quarter 2020 scholarships. Bates students will have an opportunity to apply for 40 scholarship awards for up to $30,250. … [Read more...]
Bates: 70+ people celebrate groundbreaking of new allied health center
At a celebration on Friday, Oct. 11, the Walsh Group and Bates Technical College broke ground on a new $43.7 million Center for Allied Health Education in downtown Tacoma. … [Read more...]
Bates: Northwest Now episode focuses on efforts to save iconic Holy Rosary Church
Every big city has its iconic landmarks, in New York, it’s the Statue of Liberty, in San Francisco, it’s the Golden Gate Bridge, and, of course, in Seattle, it’s the Space Needle. … [Read more...]
Earthquake Drill: Bates participates in Great Washington ShakeOut
Are You Ready to ShakeOut? You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. That’s why it’s important to practice how we can be safe during an earthquake. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College celebrates groundbreaking for new Center for Allied Health Education
Tacoma, Wash. — Bates Technical College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Center for Allied Health Education on Friday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downtown Campus Auditorium , 1101 South Yakima Avenue. … [Read more...]
Bates: Emergency lockdown/active shooter drills help build awareness around procedures and test alert systems
TACOMA, Wash. – In an effort to strengthen the college’s emergency preparedness, Bates Technical College will conduct emergency lockdown drills at its three campuses on the dates below. … [Read more...]
KBTC’s Northwest Now explores two ballot measures: car tabs and affirmative action
In November, Washington voters will decide on two crucial ballot measures, one potentially lowering the rates of car tabs back down to $30, and the other deciding the fate of affirmative action in our state. … [Read more...]
Governor Inslee names health care administrator as Bates Technical College Trustee
At MultiCare, Florence Chang oversees operations at six adult hospitals and one children’s hospital in two markets statewide. Effective Aug. 7, Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Florence Chang, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MultiCare Health System, as Bates Technical College’s newest trustee. … [Read more...]