Submitted by Jack Follman, Comcast. Starting today (March 7, 2024), nearly 7,000 Xfinity Internet customers in Lakewood will get faster speeds at no additional cost from Comcast. More than 800,000 overall in Washington state. Why is this important? Streaming live sports, gaming, and other data-rich applications are driving Internet consumption to new heights. As the need […]
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Pierce County Library Board to get financial oversight training and conduct other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m., regularmeeting,the Boardwill receive financial oversight training, review policies, hear progress about the new Sumner Pierce County Library, discuss updates for the Lakewood Pierce County Library, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 […]
Spring Forward with Puget Sound Energy’s home efficiency tips
“The Big Dark” is over! As the sun is starting to stay up longer in the evening it’s also time to start your spring cleaning list, which Puget Sound Energy is here to help with. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) wants to remind customers it has energy saving rebates aimed […]
Kilmer Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ensure Congressional Continuity, Reduce Incentive for Political Violence
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (March 7, 2024), U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) William Timmons (SC-04), and Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) proposed a Constitutional Amendment (Continuity Amendment) to temporarily fill House vacancies, ensuring congressional continuity and reducing the incentive for political violence. In recent years, experts from across the political spectrum – […]
WSDOT’s Gray Notebook for Q4 2023 now online
WSDOT’s quarterly performance report, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, is now available in its interactive format. While numerous performance measures are reported throughout the GNB, highlights from this issue include: To reach subject matter experts for specific articles, please contact Joe Irwin, Performance Reporting Manager, at Joe.Irwin@wsdot.wa.gov or (360) 561-3083.
The Lakewood City Council March 11 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on March 11 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Payroll employment decreased in January; unemployment rate rose to 4.6%
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 3,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.2% in December to 4.6% in January. The state’s labor force remained relatively unchanged year over year as several major industry sectors added or shed jobs. The first month of 2024 also showed that job growth is slowing, reinforced […]
Pierce Transit March 11 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on March 11 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Council Member Kiara Daniels Regarding Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Middle East
TACOMA, Wash. – “In 2020, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 40622 and committed our city to anti-racist systems transformation. When we talk about an anti-racist systems transformation, I believe we are fundamentally talking about the right of all people to live in peace and security. We are talking about everyone having the right to […]