Submitted by Dr. Kristina Petsas, UnitedHealthcare Chief Medical Officer in Washington. s the holiday season approaches, students across the country are wrapping up their papers and exams for a long holiday break. For many, it is a time to rest, recharge and catch up with friends and family. It can also be an important opportunity […]
UPS releases President’s Annual Report for 2022-2023
University of Puget Sound announcement. This year, your generosity and steadfast support helped the Logger community reach new heights. From our aspirational students and scholarly faculty to our dedicated staff, alumni, and friends, we continue to live out the Puget Sound mission of academic excellence. We are pleased to share with you highlights from a […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance names Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance is glad to welcome Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing marine operations including rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and management of the waterway. With extensive strategic level experience in terminal operations and Class 1 railroads, Jeff’s career spans […]
Obituary Notices – December 8, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Harry Eugene Cartwright. Mountain View Funeral Home: Nathaniel Maurice Axson; Pamela Carter; Eugene Christin; Marion F. Donathan; Rick Larue Lynch; Jerry Rollins; Debby Ryan; Judith Wagner; Albert Weiss Sr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Julieta V. Alberto. Powers Funeral Home: Reidar Kelley Ilvedson.
Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee Retirees
Submitted by MAJ William Brink, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Medal of Honor Recipient Earl D. Plumlee retired after 25 years of service across the Oklahoma National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army. He spent 14 years at 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). Plumlee received the Medal of Honor for […]
United for University Place January 2024 Meeting – Save the Date
Submitted by Dana Giove. I hope all of you are staying dry this very rainy week! Please see below for a few quick updates related to the United for University Place Coalition. November 2023 – Thank you to all who were able to join us on November 15th to meet and hear from our University […]
Strickland Appointed Newest Member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Leadership Team
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Dec. 5, 2023), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Strickland will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill […]
Obituary Notices – December 7, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Wiley E Barnes; Michael King; Kendall Jordan McCree. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Cecil Samuel Harper. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: James Alan Overway. Scott Funeral Home: Patricia Mae Stillwell.
Flag Lowering – Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, December 7, 2023, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a […]