A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On July 16, the House Appropriations Committee advanced new federal funding that has been championed by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) to support two projects that aim to provide more affordable housing and job opportunities in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. The investments aim to revitalize […]
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Strickland Marks 200 Days in Office
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) marked her first 200 days in office, recapping the priorities she’s been able to accomplish for the South Sound since Day 1. Strickland was featured by the International Examiner, “200 Days in Congress, and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is full of surprises.” Read the […]
Julien Dagan Named to Pacific University Dean’s List
Julien Dagan of Tacoma, Washington, was named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 term at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Founded in 1849, Pacific University is a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry. Pacific is the No. 1 […]
The Lakewood City Council July 26 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 26 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On July 22, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), along with Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act). The RECOMPETE Act would establish a new federal grant program […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased July 11-17
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of July 11 – July 17, there were 5,061 initial regular unemployment claims (down 7.8 percent from the prior week) and 315,848 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 7.2 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 23
On July 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 1- July 14 is 101.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.8 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 104 COVID-19 cases and 1 death, a man in his 90s from […]
Lions Club Supports Summer Campers
A press release from Lakewood Lions. On July 19, Lions President, Dave O’Keeffe and VP, Ruth Anne Hickey, presented the City of Lakewood a check for $3,000. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, Mary Dodsworth, received the check on behalf of the City and thanked Lions Club for making it possible for more underserved kids […]
Letter: New Limits on Police Actions
Submitted by Don Anderson. An explanation of next week’s changes from the Federal Way police chief can be read on the Federal Way Mirror website. Our legislature approved these changes. The views expressed in this article are the writer’s own.