A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals and update language in state policies to reflect greater inclusivity. The bill would direct the Department of Corrections to make reasonable […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted for a Position on Public Utility Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years […]
Lakewood student receives graduate degree from Adams State University
Submitted by Adams State University. Adams State University, Alamosa, Colo., awarded Tracey Reynolds, Lakewood, received a Master of Science in Kinesiology/Sport Administration during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Plachy Hall. Adams State awarded 111 undergraduate degrees including 28 associates; 45 Bachelor of Arts; 38 Bachelor of Science; and 29 post […]
Meet Susan
Habitat for Humanity story. The last thing Susan expected to be doing in her mid-60s was raising toddlers, but after retiring early to become the guardian for her identical twin grand-daughters, Mila and Myla, Susan’s world today is one of diapers, toys, and naptimes. “They are a blessing, but a handful,” says Susan, lovingly scooping one of […]
Five Tacoma Community College Faculty Members Awarded Tenure
Five faculty members were awarded tenure at Tacoma Community College’s March 12 Board Meeting. David Anderson joins the Computer Science department. He has a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science from East Carolina University. Nicole Gugliotti joins the Art department. She has B.F.A. in Ceramics from Florida Atlantic University and a M.F.A. in Ceramics from the […]
DuPont March 14 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s March 14 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Pierce College selected to India-U.S. Partnership Lab
LAKEWOOD, WASH. – Pierce College is proud to announce our selection to the inaugural India-U.S. Partnership Lab, a cohort-based program launched by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) designed to establish sustained partnerships between U.S. and Indian higher education institutions to create a workforce to address growing challenges that transcend national borders. The Partnership […]
House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District press release. The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward preventing deadly speeding crashes, passing the Andrea Smith Hudson Act (HB 1596) with strong bipartisan support. The bill now heads to the Senate, bringing Washington one step closer to holding reckless drivers accountable […]
The Board of Health March 19 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health’s next Study Session will take place on March 19 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.