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County pauses Troyer investigation
At the April 27 Pierce County Council Study Session, Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young updated Council on the status of the independent investigation. Young noted the Council-initiated investigation is on pause until the Attorney General’s Office concludes its criminal investigation into the actions of the sheriff of Jan. 27, 2021. An update on the […]
Bates: KBTC’s Northwest Now talks Congress with Kilmer and Strickland
As the COVID pandemic continues to cause its challenges to our country, despite the emergence of promising vaccines, Congress has been busy debating and passing economic stimulus packages and other legislation to deal with the ongoing crisis. On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll talk to Representative Derek Kilmer as well as newly-elected former Tacoma […]
Construction near the Theater District Station on Commerce Street: May 1-3 at night
In May, crews will do several construction activities at night near the Theater District Station on Commerce Street. First, the contractor will pothole near the existing station and S. 9th St. on the nights of Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 (and Monday, May 3, if needed). Commerce St. will be closed between S. […]
Edward Wood Announces his Candidacy for University Place City Council Position #4
Submitted by The Campaign to Elect Edward Wood. University Place, WA – On April 27, Edward A. Wood, Chair of the University Place Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC), announced that he is a candidate for University Place City Council position #4. Army veteran Edward Wood’s stated reason for seeking the position is to work to […]
Chelan PUD and PSE Finalize Clean Energy Contract
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) today announced a new contract for renewable hydropower from two PUD hydro projects on the Columbia River. The contract will bolster PSE’s supply of carbon-free energy, in line with the goal of becoming a “Beyond Net Zero Carbon” energy company by 2045, while also supporting Washington state’s […]
Walk-up clinic opens in Lakewood
You’ve told us you want easy and convenient ways to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve opened a clinic in Lakewood that will offer Pfizer vaccine Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for everyone 16 and older. We’ve posted registration links on our website, but we’ll also have extra doses on hand for 50 or so walk-in […]
Charles Wright Academy Welcomes Three New Directors
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is proud to announce the hiring of three new Director level administrators. Denise Riordan, Hillary Ryan, and Rixa Evershed will take on senior leadership roles at CWA this spring and summer. Denise Riordan will serve as the first-ever Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in July 2021. Riordan has […]
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards to Address State of the City in Series Starting May 3
TACOMA, Wash. – Out of an abundance of caution, and acknowledgement of concerns expressed by the community, the 2021 State of the City Address will be delivered using an alternate format. A new installment of a four-part series will air and stream on TV Tacoma each of the first four Mondays in May at 6 PM, and […]