Submitted by WorkForce Central. WorkForce Central and the Pierce County Workforce Development Board invite you to review and provide feedback on our draft Local Integrated Workforce Plan for 2024-2028. This comprehensive four-year plan outlines our vision, goals, and strategies to strengthen the regional workforce system. We recognize the need for a fair and inclusive plan […]
Strickland Secures Over $13 Million for South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will increase affordable housing, boost public safety, enhance regional infrastructure and transit, and support our local food banks. The government funding package was signed into law earlier today. “I’m pleased to help deliver these projects that […]
Obituary Notices – March 13, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Hardin Harrison. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Dennis Irwin; Donald “Pete” Peterson. Powers Funeral Home: Ellen Hilda White. Gaffney Funeral Home: JoAnne Paulette Gibbs. Neptune Society: Marilyn May Siemens.
New Flavors to Savor
Submitted by South Hill Mall. Are you hungry? You’ll soon have two more delicious choices at South Hill Mall. Sizzlin Spice will bring its delightful menu of traditional Indian cuisine to the Food Court by June. It will offer “build your own bowls” by choosing from a wide range of proteins, vegetables and sauces. The house […]
Obituary Notices – March 12, 2024
Powers Funeral Home: Ramona L Shaleen; Leona May Baker.
Letter: Apartments proposed for Lakewood Towne Center, Project Description, Contact Information, and Why it Should Not Happen
Submitted by Eric Chandler, Lakewood. Just to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get some details regarding this project, below are direct links to get that information: Here is how you can provide COMMENTS to the Hearing Examiner…. “The public can comment on this proposal between now and March 19, 2024. Comments can be […]
Obituary Notices – March 11, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Barbara Jackson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sally Carmen Aguilar; Romeo Corrales.
Comcast Boosting Speeds for More Than 7,000 Xfinity Internet Customers in Lakewood
Submitted by Jack Follman, Comcast. Starting today (March 7, 2024), nearly 7,000 Xfinity Internet customers in Lakewood will get faster speeds at no additional cost from Comcast. More than 800,000 overall in Washington state. Why is this important? Streaming live sports, gaming, and other data-rich applications are driving Internet consumption to new heights. As the need […]
Kilmer Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ensure Congressional Continuity, Reduce Incentive for Political Violence
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (March 7, 2024), U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) William Timmons (SC-04), and Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) proposed a Constitutional Amendment (Continuity Amendment) to temporarily fill House vacancies, ensuring congressional continuity and reducing the incentive for political violence. In recent years, experts from across the political spectrum – […]