At a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, April 20 with U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) continued his push to ensure the Biden Administration steps up to address the chronic federal shortfalls in funding for Native American communities identified by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) in its 2018 […]
Tooth Fairy uses ASL to communicate with deaf, hard of hearing children
In her efforts to ensure all children have access to a healthy smile, with no one left behind, the Tooth Fairy is incorporating sign language into videos aimed at teaching kids important lessons on caring for their smiles. In the videos, debuting this week in recognition of National American Sign Language Day, the Tooth Fairy […]
116 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, no new deaths confirmed Apr. 23
On April 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 217.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 116 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 42,838 cases and 528 deaths. A new map we […]
Obituary Notices – April 24, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Herbert Clarke Swanson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Carlton “Carlos” Leigh Agena; Daniel Troy Beck.
Inslee directs Ferguson to investigate Pierce County Sheriff Troyer
Submitted by Governor Jay Inslee. Gov. Jay Inslee directed Attorney General Bob Ferguson today to investigate Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer for potential criminal violations in late January when the sheriff called 911 and claimed that a black man in his neighborhood had threatened to kill him. This action is taken pursuant to RCW 43.10.230 […]
Greentrike, home of Children’s Museum of Tacoma, and JBLM open first-of-its kind children’s museum on a military installation
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA – Greentrike executives and Joint Base Lewis-McChord leaders will open the new Children’s Museum at JBLM at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. The Children’s Museum at JBLM, which broke ground in November 2018, converted the base’s old skating rink into a satellite facility of the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, the […]
Brett Johnson to ‘Build a Better Tacoma’ as he announces his campaign for Tacoma City Council District 6
Tacoma, WA – Brett Johnson has announced his intentions to run for Tacoma City Council District 6. As a small business owner, veteran, and resident of Tacoma, Johnson believes that building the city starts at ground level. Growing up in various areas across Tacoma has offered Johnson a unique perspective on how to provide our […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 23 Report to Council
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – May 4, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87073026700 Planning Commission – May 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86930414573 Civil Service Commission – May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81990232886 Preservation and Review Board – April 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87873435137 (*) Meetings […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Names Anderson Island Elementary a 2021 Green Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education announced On April 22 that Anderson Island Elementary School on Anderson Island, Washington is among the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. Anderson Island Elementary School was nominated by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. As part of the selection process, schools are […]