A press release from Tacoma Public Library. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library, the City of Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards, and Tacoma Reads 2021 lead sponsor the Tacoma Urban League are pleased to announce a full lineup of community events, programs, art exhibits, and virtual author visits with Isabel Wilkerson, Lisa Moore Ramée, and illustrator Rafael López. […]
Letter: Truth, Trust, and Transparency in University Place school board
Submitted by Richard Mercier. Thank you, voters, for propelling Whitney Holz through the primaries and on to the General election. There is never a wrong time to do the right thing and now is the time to do the right thing and elect Whitney Holz to the University Place School Board. She believes, as I […]
Kilmer Helps Introduce the ‘Protecting Our Democracy Act’ to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect America’s Democracy
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) helped introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. The comprehensive […]
Author of Southern Resident Orca Books Ensures Books are Available Free to Children Everywhere
A press release from Keri Newman, Author. Twisted Orca books deliver positive messages to kids about whale conservation- through what The Bay Magazine calls “adorably lovable characters”. Author Keri Newman wants children around the world to fall in love with the Southern Resident Orcas (which are present in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound) and […]
Clover Park School Board to host board meeting on Sept. 27
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting/workshop on Monday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held at the district’s Student Services Center and live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Regardless of vaccination status, all […]
Initial regular claims and total claims for all benefits decreased the week of September 12
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Department. During the week of September 12 to September 18, there were 4,850 initial regular unemployment claims, down 0.2 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 112,948, down 55.4 percent from the prior week, primarily due to the expiration of […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 24
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 24, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 2-15 is 557.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 621 COVID-19 cases and 4 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 25, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Elizabeth Guttu; Adam Ousley; Kenneth Wayne Rogers. Mountain View Funeral Home: Virginia Winifred Barker; Nellie Cassinerio; Grace Gemmell; Martin Gerard; Dorothy D. Grissom; William Hartley; Nicholas Helmer; Carolyn Jacobson; Phyliss Lloyd; Gary Martin; Kurt Mrsny; Gary Musselman; Cevin Allen West; Paul Whitley.
DuPont is moving forward….with small business
Submitted by Ron Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont. When the pandemic hit in 2020, many of our small business establishments had to close temporarily due to all the uncertainty about the virus. It’s hard to stay afloat under those circumstances, especially when rent is due, and payroll must be met. The City of DuPont wanted […]