A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On July 16, the House Appropriations Committee advanced new federal funding that has been championed by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) to support two projects that aim to provide more affordable housing and job opportunities in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. The investments aim to revitalize […]
Letter: Dissappointing District Decision
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. As I read the first sentence of the e-mail sent from the district “After carefully reviewing community input”, I knew I would be disappointed. The bile slowly rose as I continued reading and finding that which I knew was pre-ordained would happen… yep, Harrison Prep would now begin at 7:25 a.m. […]
Sign Your Kids Up for an Amazing (and Free) Summer Experience
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. It’s coming! Lakewood Lemonade Day is Friday, August 27th! As a movement committed to the power of youth entrepreneurship, Lemonade Day Lakewood ~ offered free by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce ~ encourages kids to learn the valuable lessons offered through its program by teaching them how to start, […]
Strickland Marks 200 Days in Office
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) marked her first 200 days in office, recapping the priorities she’s been able to accomplish for the South Sound since Day 1. Strickland was featured by the International Examiner, “200 Days in Congress, and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is full of surprises.” Read the […]
Candidate Forum – Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Commission, Position 2
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum along with several other community groups for races in Pierce County for which there are three or more candidates in the Primary election. This is an opportunity for the public to hear […]
Julien Dagan Named to Pacific University Dean’s List
Julien Dagan of Tacoma, Washington, was named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 term at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Founded in 1849, Pacific University is a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry. Pacific is the No. 1 […]
The Lakewood City Council July 26 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 26 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On July 22, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), along with Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act). The RECOMPETE Act would establish a new federal grant program […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased July 11-17
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of July 11 – July 17, there were 5,061 initial regular unemployment claims (down 7.8 percent from the prior week) and 315,848 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 7.2 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security […]