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Wicked Tacoma: Crime in Tacoma from 1850 to 1950
A press release from Tacoma Historical Society. Please join us for our September 13 (7 pm) virtual meeting, when our featured speaker will be Karla Stover, author of the recent book, Wicked Tacoma. The program will stream on our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel. Tacoma, the city where the rails meet the sails, has […]
Sound Transit Fare Ambassador Pilot Program begins
A press release from Sound Transit. Starting Monday, Sept. 13, new Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors will begin conducting physical fare checks. This marks the start of an eight-month pilot program in which Fare Ambassadors will replace fare enforcement officers as part of Sound Transit’s ongoing efforts to create more equitable fare collection processes. “Fare revenues […]
Local Event Will Connect the Homeless to Vital Resources
A press release from Associated Ministries. Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless will be connected to crucial resources at a unique event on Friday, Sept. 17, in Tacoma. For the first time ever, Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is joining forces with the Hire 253 job fair to provide one-stop access […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 13 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Local Student Scott Latiolais Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Over 580 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in August. Included among the graduates is Scott Latiolais of Tacoma who earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education: Community College Leadership. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in […]
New welcome signs coming to Puyallup
A social media post from City of Puyallup. The City, in partnership with the Arts and Culture Commission, are in the process of designing new welcome signs. Read about it in the latest e-newsletter article here.
Megan Davey receives national recognition from American Society for Nondestructive Testing
A news story from Clover Park Technical College. The Advancement of Active Military and Veterans in NDT Recognition acknowledges individuals or organizations who encourage active military and veterans to enter and thrive in the field of NDT, either through creation and/or implementation of programs that provide educational or career advancement opportunities in NDT that may […]
Initial regular claims increased slightly while total claims for all benefits decreased the week of Aug. 29
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Department. During the week of August 29 to September 4, there were 5,205 initial regular unemployment claims, up 2.6 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 257,702, down 5.6 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications […]