Tacoma Public Utilities social media post. Tacoma Power’s electricity is amongst the cleanest in the nation thanks to our region’s abundant hydropower resources. In Fact, Tacoma Power customers’ homes have a 95% lower carbon footprint than the average U.S. home. Learn more: bit.ly/3yAC6l1
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Expanded eligibility for healthcare for Veterans exposed to toxic burn pit
Pierce County social media post. Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits now have expanded eligibility for VA healthcare through the recently signed PACT Act. If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits online.
Obituary Notices – November 17, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ruth Carol Meyer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sarah Darlene Alfredson; Lorraine Yvonne Arnold; Audrey Elizabeth Bell; Shirley Jo Brubaker; Diana Kathryn Caruso; Betty Jean Cottler; Tu To Huynh; Melvin Jenkins; John Neihart; Mary L. Orr; Carol Ann Pannell; Joan Mary Reed.
County burn ban lifted
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency announcement. The burn ban for Greater Pierce County was lifted at 1:00 PM November 16, 2022. There will be no air quality burn bans in effect in the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency jurisdiction at this time.
Cascade, Tacoma Narrows credit unions merge
Submitted by Cascade Federal Credit Union. On October 31, the members of the Tacoma Narrows Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Cascade Federal Credit Union. The merger went into effect on November 1. Accounts and systems will convert on December 1, giving the 800 former Tacoma Narrows FCU members access to all of Cascade FCU‘s […]
Two CPSD Teachers Receive Congressional Gold Coins
Clover Park School District announcement. The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project hosted its first-ever Duty to Country teachers conference in October. Brian Julian from Lochburn Middle School and Filma Fontanilla from Hudtloff Middle School joined more than a dozen teachers, administrators and community organizers from across the country to learn about the organization’s online exhibit and curriculum. Attendees were […]
Strickland Calls For Full Restoration Of Basic Allowance For Housing For Servicemembers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to fully restore the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for servicemembers after the Department cut the BAH to 95 percent. Strickland was joined by 58 of her colleagues. “Access to affordable housing is the top concern I hear from […]
Video: Meet Deputy Kevin Pressel
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department video. Legacy. Sometimes the legacy you leave can greatly influence those around you. Today you’ll see how a family’s legacy can lead us to follow a path of service as you meet Deputy Kevin Pressel. We are YOUR Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. But more than just that we are real people […]
Puyallup wraps third signal cabinet
City of Puyallup social media post. The third new signal cabinet artwork is by Roman Rae Howry, a Puyallup High School student with a talent for bright color palettes. This artwork was installed at the southeast corner of Meridian and 2nd St NE along River Road. FMI mailchi.mp/puyallupwa.gov…