Today (Sept. 7, 2023), PSE announced the launch of its targeted electrification pilot that will help up to 10,000 of its natural gas customers transition to more efficient and sustainable electric technologies for space conditioning and water heating. The pilot will help PSE design effective programs and incentives for customers to take advantage of newer technologies, such […]
Obituary Notices – September 11, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Judy Maye Derbes; Georgia Ann Hagbo. Mountain View Funeral Home: Stephen Dale Burns; Sermour Lee Lentz Sr.; Ru Tran; Steve Compton Ingraham. Scott Funeral Home: Sirrone Terell Newbern.
Statewide Flag Lowering for Patriot Day
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, September 11, 2023, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, September 11, 2023. Other government entities, […]
Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) to receive Spirit of Hope Award at the Pentagon
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project – STEP. Support the Enlisted Project (STEP), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military families in need, has been honored with the Navy’s 2023 Spirit of Hope Award. The award is presented to individuals or organizations, identified by each service, that embody the core values of Mr. Bob Hope, […]
SONIC Donates to Local Schools
Submitted by SONIC Drive-In. SONIC Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year. In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers. The $1 million donation is […]
Paralyzed Restaurant Owner Sues City of Tacoma
Submitted by Mark Lindquist Law. Tacoma, WA – Today (Sept. 7) attorney Mark Lindquist filed a claim for $23 million against the City of Tacoma in the shooting of Jay Barbour who owns and operates the Mediterranean Gyro Grills in Federal Way and Tacoma, Washington. On June 23, 2022, Barbour was shot and paralyzed by Mason […]
Obituary Notices – September 9, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ellen Kay Carruth; Larry Dayne Stogsdill. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karen Blatman-Byers; Clifford Collier; Manuel “Manny” Iyulores; Paul Loyle; Sylvia Marie Peed; Lynn Margaret Wahlund. Powers Funeral Home: Mark Alan Koch.
28th District Update: Summer Tours and the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. Its hot out there! During extreme heat events it is important to remember to drink lots of water and keep out of the sun. That is why access to power and water is vital during extreme heat events. As a reminder, utilities are now prohibited from shutting […]
Obituary Notices – September 8, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lula Mae Franks; W. Roger Johnson. Hill Funeral Home: Carlota Lee Ortiz. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Sarah (Kita) Ellen Hindman.