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Video: Garage Burglar
On January 14, our deputies received a call from a residence stating they heard a loud “smash” and someone walking around in their garage. They were hiding in the home and fearful the unknown suspect would get into the house. Deputies arrived within a few minutes and could also hear someone in the garage. They made […]
Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding heard in committee
A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying future adjustments to a specific inflation model. The proposal aims to […]
State unemployment rate decreases slightly in December as Washington adds jobs
Washington’s economy added an estimated 11,800 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in December, and the monthly unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.5%. “Washington’s labor economy finished 2024 strong,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the Employment Security Department. “The unemployment rate dropped to the lowest rate on record during the calendar year. The only two months […]
Faster Processing of Disability Claims For People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in younger people before they retire, it may affect their ability to work as the disease progresses. Our benefits and services are especially […]
Lakewood City Manager January 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Groundbreaking of Cora Whitley Family Center Promises More Job Opportunity in Tacoma
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Today (January 24, 2025), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released this statement in advance of tomorrow’s groundbreaking of the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center’s Cora Whitley Family Center in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. “Once complete, the Cora Whitley Family Center will open up nearly 250 more spots at one […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 24 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 24 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Murray Morgan Bridge Temporarily Closed to Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. — The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, is temporarily closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Earlier today (January 24, 2025), the bridge opened for a shipping vessel but failed to fully close. The City of Tacoma is working with a contractor to investigate […]