We are seeking qualified individual(s) or organization(s) to provide consulting, facilitated learning, and coaching focused on recommendations from the first phase of WorkForce Central’s equity and anti-racism work. Equity Consulting Services secured through this RFQQ will be funded to a maximum of $50,000 for single or multiple contracts and are anticipated to begin May 17, … [Read more...]
Law requires on-site points of contact for students in foster care
Legislation signed into law by the governor requires each public school to designate a contact for students experiencing foster care to coordinate services and resources. … [Read more...]
Pierce College announces 2021 All-Washington Academic Team members
In recognition of their high academic achievements, four outstanding Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community service efforts. The students who comprise the All-Washington … [Read more...]
Strickland Leads Bicameral Comprehensive Bill to Ensure Quality Reproductive Care for Military Families
On April 20, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and 102 Members introduced the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act to ensure military families receive the quality reproductive health care they deserve. The bill would bring health care provided by the military in line with current law for civilian populations by … [Read more...]
233 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 21
On April 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 211.6. 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 233 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 50s from Lakewood. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – April 22, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lorraine Fern Hansen; Randy Alan Lorance; Federico Ramos Molina. Hill Funeral Home: Jason Dexter. … [Read more...]
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor former VP Mondale
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment. Other government entities, … [Read more...]
Letter: A Warrior Has Fallen
On April 1st, 2021, the Lakewood community lost a leader and role model for women in Washington State who were inspired by her example of completing her education while raising a family, not an easy task, and for battling brain cancer for over two years. … [Read more...]
Caring for Kids Says Thank You
Caring for Kids wants to thank everyone who participated in our online auction. We appreciate your love and support of our kids and families in need. Our team is working every day to make a difference. … [Read more...]
Strickland Leads Letter Urging Secure, Sustainable Path Forward for US-North Korea Relations
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a letter encouraging the Biden Administration to consider a secure and sustainable path forward for U.S.-North Korea relations as the Administration conducts its North Korea policy review. … [Read more...]