Pierce Transit announcement. Today the Washington State Legislature introduced the “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package. The package includes an unprecedented state investment in transit, including an annual funding allocation by agency, new grants to support electrification and infrastructure, free rides for youth, and funding for agency-specific projects. Pierce Transit CEO Mike Griffus issued this statement today […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our cases and case rates are falling. But too many people are hospitalized or dying from COVID-19. We reported 31 deaths this week. While that’s fewer than last week, it’s still tragic. And high numbers of hospitalizations continue to stress our local healthcare workers and hospital systems. Many of […]
Obituary Notices – February 10, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nina Ostishcheva; Katherine Anne Black; Jennifer Virginia Laye. Mountain View Funeral Home: Roy Joseph Akioka; Tony Bonner; Gerry Burton; Debra Cash; William Christian; Jose Palacios Haro; Elmer Joe; Reginald McDonald; Evelyn Montes; Lizzie Ramsey; Ursula Soanka. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Edward W. Zenker. Scott Funeral Home: Girma Bireye.
Strickland Urges State Legislature to Support High Speed Rail
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today in The News Tribune, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) called on the Washington State Legislature to fund ultra high speed rail to better connect the South Sound to other destinations along the I-5 corridor from Portland, OR to Vancouver B.C., significantly reducing both travel time and demand on our highways […]
County Executive proposes Council restore some police abilities, retetion incentive
Pierce County social media post. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier proposed Council to sign a letter advocating to restore the ability for police to pursue suspects and use reasonable force, and approve a $10,000 retention incentive for @PierceSheriff commissioned deputies. Read the proposal: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/Executive
Pierce College Leadership Transitions
Pierce College announcement. With the impending departure of Darrell L. Cain, Ph.D. Pierce College Puyallup president, who is leaving to become interim president at Everett Community College, chancellor and CEO Michele L. Johnson, Ph.D. has appointed Matthew A. Campbell, Ed.D. to serve as the interim president of Pierce College Puyallup. Campbell has served as […]
KBTC Kids presents Lunar New Year Celebration, Feb. 11
Bates Technical College announcement. KBTC Kids presents a Lunar New Year celebration featuring music, crafts, traditions, storytelling and more. Join us on Friday, Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m. for this free virtual family activity. Kids and parents can find out more and register at kbtckids.org.
CPSD Hidden Hero: Edwin Imbuga
Edwin Imbuga, senior at Lakes High School, is proud of his Kenyan heritage and culture. When he is not in the classroom or taking after-school classes to enhance his academic performance, you can find Edwin sharing a kind word with a camera in hand. He is passionate about videography and photography, encouraging his friends and […]
Rotary Club of Lakewood Donates to StoveTeam International
Submitted by Rotary Club of Lakewood. The Rotary Club of Lakewood recently voted to approve a $2,000 grant to the Stove Team International. StoveTeam is a nonprofit organization that facilitates placement of low smoke, fuel efficient and safe cookstoves in collaboration with local communities to support families and protect the environment in Guatemala. According to […]