Pierce County Council announcement. Every state gets 2 statues @uscapitol. Soon, 1 will honor Billy Frank Jr., who committed his life to protecting ancestorial lands, his @TribeNisqually people’s way of life, & salmon. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/n… Today, we proclaimed March 9 Billy Frank Jr Day fb.watch/i_kod9dYHv/
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Strickland Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) introduces the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscore their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Approximately 40,000 Buffalo Soldiers […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Pahola Lemus
A Clover Park School District story. Our Cover Park Staff District Staff Spotlight this week features Tyee Park Elementary School first grade teacher Pahola Lemus. This is Pahola’s second year as a teacher, and so far, she has enjoyed it immensely. “I really love the diversity and culture here,” she said. “I actually went to Southgate […]
Puyallup’s Loop Trail, a gem
Pierce County TV social media post. The Puyallup Loop Trail is a four-mile gem in the heart of the community. As the trail has become more popular, the need for pedestrian safety has grown. For this reason, the The City of Puyallup plans to construct a sidewalk along 23rd Ave SW, a key connection on […]
House Republicans Unanimously Vote Down Strickland Amendment To Protect Military Pay Increases
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the […]
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum recruiting for Events, Volunteer Coordinator
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is now recruiting for the Events and Volunteer Coordinator position. The position is now open for applications, and will close on March 13th. Under the direction of the Museum Supervisor, the Events and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, marketing and delivering Fort Nisqually […]
Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3500 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for fall 2022. Locally, Lakewood’s Emmalee A. Buck and Tacoma’s John H. Peixotto made the roll. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) […]
Obituary Notice – March 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamilia Dawson.
HIT the Trail March 4 at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: HIT the Trail 5K Fun Run/Walk Where: Tacoma Community College When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 Register: Online Cost: $30 pre-registration $35 Day-of registration $20 Current TCC student registration Register for TCC’s annual on-campus fun run/walk! Proceeds support business scholarships. Learn more and register here.