Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 3.8% in October. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than what was observed over the previous three months,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) Chief Labor Economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman. “The demand for workers remains elevated, and the trend toward […]
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Obituary Notices – November 18, 2023
Fir Lane Memorial Park: James H. Gilman. Scott Funeral Home: Ross Ayers Wood.
More than a Month
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The month of November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month but our partnership, respect and appreciation for local tribal leaders and members is present year-round. Our work of serving our residents frequently intersects with the priorities and interests of the four primary sovereign nations with whom we […]
Lakewood City Manager November 17 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 17 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator November 17 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s November 17 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
A Day to Honor Our Veterans
No amount of wind or rain could dampen the spirits of those who gathered at the Veterans Plaza last Saturday, November 11 at Cirque Park to honor our veterans. The University Place Pack 148 led the pledge of allegiance, followed by a soulful national anthem performed by Sergeant Tricia Scheer, 133rd Washington National Guard. The […]
Bill Adamson, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Program Manager receives national recognition
South Sound Military & Communities Partnership program director Bill Adamson was recently recognized for his outstanding achievements. The Association of Defense Communities named Adamson a “Defense Community Champion.” He is one of 16 people from across the United States to receive this honorable recognition. He is the only recipient from Washington State. Adamson was presented […]
The Making of the Marsalis Violin Concerto
Sat, Nov. 18 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorKelly Hall-Tompkins, violin Bernstein: Candide OvertureWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertoCopland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis brings […]
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
Submitted by BECU. BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open financial centers next year in Tacoma and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members. At the Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma and Ballinger Neighborhood Financial Center, BECU employees […]