On April 22, in honor of Earth Day, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Reps. Kim Schrier M.D. (WA-08) and Mike Simpson (ID-02) in introducing the bipartisan Legacy Roads and Trails (LRT) Act which leverages public and private funding to address water quality and access for threatened and endangered species like the Chinook salmon, bull trout, and […]
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Promising Futures: Tillicum 5th grader Damian Cruz
Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Tillicum Elementary School fifth grader Damian Cruz. He loves school. No matter the subject or work required, Damian is enthusiastic about learning and being in the classroom. His favorite subject is math, and he has enjoyed the challenge of learning how to divide fractions this year. […]
The Puyallup City Council April 27 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 27 (6:30 P.M.). Access the meeting agenda and agenda packet as well as location/connection information on the City’s website.
The DuPont City Council April 28 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Council Workshop on April 28 (6 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Obituary Notices
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lucille Jackson; Randy S. Nalder; Geraldine Barbara Henneberg. Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service: Randy R. Fisler.
Lakewood City Council Adopts Statement on Equity
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood City Council adopted a statement on equity on April 19, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-05 commits the Lakewood City Council to take measures to identify and eliminate systemic racism. Issues of social justice have been magnified by recent events. The statement reflects the Lakewood City Council’s consideration of the influence of government on […]
Clover Park school board April 26 meeting to be held in person and online
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting/workshop Monday, April 26, in person at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person must pre-register by noon on April 26 by emailing […]
Kilmer Joins Senator Van Hollen, Rep. Levin in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Tackle Long-Term Unemployment Crisis
On April 22, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representative Andy Levin (MI-09) in introducing the Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act, bicameral legislation to create a subsidized jobs program in order to combat the long-term unemployment crisis in the United States. President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, released in March, specifically […]
Support Still Available for Businesses Disrupted by COVID-19
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – COVID-19 remains an active public health threat and a disruption to local businesses. Numerous relief programs remain active to support businesses disrupted by the pandemic. At a national level, the Small Business Administration administers several relief programs. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers forgivable loans used to retain workers. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program offers low-interest, […]