Submitted by Social Security Administration. Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your future benefit may be. Monthly benefit payments will likely be an important part of your retirement income. We base your benefit […]
Obituary Notices – August 12, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Gary Paul Jensen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Aiko Eisler; Deacon Cecil Gaffney; Harry R. Kebschull; Clinton J. Luker Jr.; Duane Novotney; Shirley Marlene Porter. Powers Funeral Home: E Albert M Grosklaus. Scott Funeral Home: Amare Geda; Millicent Kemp; Marvin Kenneth Robinson.
Join Rep. Leavitt for A Town Hall About Retirement Security
Washington State House Democrats announcement. You are invited to join Rep. Leavitt on Monday, August 28, at the Office of the State Treasurer’s community town hall. This exciting event, in the 28th Legislative District, is for all members of the public who are interested in discussing the importance of securing retirement benefits, and an opportunity to share ideas […]
Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Receiving Benefits?
Submitted by Social Security Administration. Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you’re still working or are delaying applying so you can get the higher benefit. If you’re age 70 or older, you should apply now for the benefits […]
Obituary Notices – August 11, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Anthony B. Blanco; Gary Edward Kuntz; James June Yi. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Malcolm Douglas Campau. Mountain View Funeral Home: Rocco David Celletti; Gregory “Harlan” Johnsen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Patrick M. Tufi; Doreen R. Doyle. Scott Funeral Home: Marvin Kenneth Robinson.
Letter: Stripping Away the Protections of the Residential Resource Zone
Submitted by Claudia Riiff Finseth. In March, the County Council amended the Residential Resource code for Parkland-Spanaway-Midland to allow “shared housing,” that is, high density micro-home villages on an important and fragile Spanaway wetland. Once the tiny home village development was vested as a done deal, the County Council then repealed that amendment and reinstated […]
Pierce County celebrates National Night Out 2023
Each year, on the first Tuesday of August, we celebrate National Night Out. It’s a chance for neighbors to get together, get to know each other better, and take a united stand against crime in their communities. Our deputies always have a great time visiting the Pierce County block parties and chatting with community members. […]
Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice
Submitted by Social Security Administration. Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation. More than 1 in 10 older adults […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sheila Ann Green. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Melody Ann Simpson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Harry Raymond Kebschull Jr.; Carole Louise Neal. Powers Funeral Home: Wayne Douglas Ginther.