A press release from Building Industry Association of Washington. In response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which are contributing to the dramatic increase in new home prices in Washington, the Building Industry Association of Washington has asked the Governor to suspend implementation of the costly new Energy Code to April […]
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Initial regular claims and total claims for all benefits decreased week of Aug. 21
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of August 15 to 21, there were 5,357 initial regular unemployment claims, down 3.1 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 275,558, down 3.5 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 27
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 27, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 5-Aug. 18 is 606.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 458 COVID-19 cases and 2 […]
Obituary Notices – August 28, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Maria Yolanda Georgie. Mountain View Funeral Home: Douglas “Bud” Franklin Sr.; Raymond Arthur Jamerson; Daniel John Watson.
Lakewood City Manager Aug. 27 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) Aug. 27 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator August 27 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s August 27 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor Terrorist Attack Victims in Kabul
A press release from Office of the Governor Jay Inslee. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags should […]
Susanna Keilman, Candidate for DuPont City Council, Position 3
Submitted by Susanna Keilman. My parents moved to Dupont in 2005 just before my first deployment as a Medic with the United States Air Force Reserve. I was relieved to know they had chosen a safe city, with good neighbors and that they were close to what they needed. As my father (WWII Veteran) retired […]
City of Montesano Wins the Fourth Annual Washington State Waste Connections Mayor’s Cup
Submitted by City of DuPont. The City of Montesano defended their title as Mayor’s Cup Champions in the fourth annual Washington State Waste Connections Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. 21 teams from 10 different cities represented their place of home or work in the tournament. Teams played 18 holes at The Home Course, a USGA Championship […]