Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one of 40 institutions in the United […]
Call volumes continue to increase for Tacoma Fire Department
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – The Tacoma Fire Department responded to almost 50,000 calls in 2022. Most of those calls – about 80 percent in fact – were for Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Tacoma residents and businesses pay taxes to the city for all services, including fire suppression and life safety programs. EMS […]
Overcoming Adversity film series offers free movies for caregivers at the Grand Cinema
Pierce County announcement. Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a free movie at the Grand Cinema as part of our […]
Strickland’s 2023 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and bring them to the Congresswoman’s district offices starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through Monday, February 7, 2023. Once received, valentines […]
Biden Signs Kilmer-Led Legislation to Plan for Washington’s Aging Veteran Population
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On January 9, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that President Biden signed into law his legislation, the Planning for Aging Veterans Act, as part of a government funding package passed by the House and Senate in December. The new law aims to pave the way for future investments in […]
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2023
Pierce County Council announcement. At its second regular meeting of the year, the Pierce County Council once again elected a bipartisan group to serve as Council leadership for 2023. Councilmember Ryan Mello (District 4) was elected Council Chair for 2023, Councilmember Marty Campbell (District 5) was re-elected vice chair, and Councilmember Dave Morell (District 1) […]
Obituary Notices – January 11, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Alice Christina Taylor. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Ensoy Scearcy. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Weldon J. Heblich. Powers Funeral Home: Steve A Breiting. Gaffney Funeral Home: Ruby Elizabeth Russell.
Imagine Justice Campaign to Host MLK Day Celebration
Submitted by Kailin Ohler, Imagine Justice Project. TACOMA – AmeriCorps members serving with the Imagine Justice Project will be joining thousands of people across the nation to serve as volunteers on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. AmeriCorps members will help lead a community celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon, […]
Disabled Military Veterans in WA State: Keeping them in their homes Part 2
Submitted by Kevin Ballard. In the previous article I outlined statistics related to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Washington state. Additionally, I stated that Washington remains one of 9 states that tie an income threshold to a disabled military veteran property tax exemption. There are 41 states that provide a property tax exemption […]