Tacoma, WA – Learn more about the most influential names behind some of downtown Tacoma’s well-known (or not as well-known) landmarks. Hear from local experts about famous Tacomans Thea Foss, Charles Wright, Theodore Hosmer and Willie Stewart – who have all shaped the city’s history, and still have an impact in our community today. The […]
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Kilmer Highlights Launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) on May 19 highlighted the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and urged eligible constituents to enroll to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that aims to help economically vulnerable Americans afford their monthly internet bill. […]
Strickland’s Statement on the Violence in Israel
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to escalating violence in Israel. “I am deeply troubled by the tragic and ongoing loss of civilian life. The escalation of tensions and deadly violence is beyond devastating and puts more lives at risk every day. I unequivocally condemn the rocket attacks and terror inflicted […]
U.P.’s Mariza Craig to retire May 31
U.P. City Manager Steve Sugg has announced that after 19 years of service to the City of University Place in the dual role of director of Economic Development and assistant city manager, Mariza Craig will be retiring on May 31. As of June 1, Kevin Briske, who currently serves as principal planner in the Department […]
126 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 19
On May 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 27 – May 10 is 326.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.7 per 100,000. We confirmed 126 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A woman in her […]
Obituary Notices – May 20, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: LeRoy Clarence VanDenElzen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Barbara Ann Gapol; Terry E Lauritzen; Linda Ritthaler. Powers Funeral Home: Jeannie Mann; Arlene Gawley.
Strickland’s Statement on House Passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
On National AAPI Day Against Hate and Bullying, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement following House passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which seeks to help combat the rise in anti-Asian hate by strengthening the tracking, reporting, and response to all COVID-19 related hate crimes. Earlier today, Strickland stood in solidarity […]
Charles Wright Academy Announces Yazi Educational Scholarship in Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Puget Sound
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) announces the annual scholarship competition for current seventh grade students to award the Yazi Educational Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year to two newly-enrolling students at CWA. Students should be nominated through the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Puget Sound by June 11. Competitive applicants are contributing members of […]
PSE continues bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
Recognizing that many families are still struggling financially due to COVID-19 and will likely continue to do so even as the economy recovers, Puget Sound Energy is making an additional $27.7 million in bill payment assistance available through its COVID Bill Assistance Program. This builds off the more than $9 million in bill assistance PSE […]