Tacoma Community College announcement. Register Now for Financial Aid Completion Night (Thursday, Dec. 16, 6-7:30 pm) at Tacoma Community College (TCC) Building 16 Room 108 and online. The Financial Aid Completion Night is for current students and anyone considering attending TCC during the 2022-23 school year. Registration: Register here. Need help completing the FAFSA or WASFA? Bring your […]
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Continued Acceleration Program Launches in Tacoma
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Washington Business Center, in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB) for Tacoma-Pierce County, has launched Continued Acceleration, a program ensuring ongoing support of Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses graduating from regional accelerator programs. The program kicks off with […]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Dec. 13 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit Dec. 13 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Dec. 13 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here (PDF download).
Tacoma’s Lobster Shop is selling to owners that waterfront fish and chips fans will know
Tacoma’s Lobster Shop has been sold to the owners of another longtime seafood restaurant, Steamers Seafood Cafe. Read the entire post Tacoma’s Lobster Shop is selling to owners that waterfront fish and chips fans will know on Dine Pierce County.
House Passes Kilmer-Led Legislation to Restore & Strengthen Democracy, Protect Elections
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms co-sponsored by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt […]
Slight and steady: 4-week moving average for regular initial claims increase, regular continued claims decrease
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. For the 4-week moving average ending Nov. 27, 2021, compared to the previous 4-week moving average ending Oct. 30: Regular initial claims increased by 189 to a total of 5,461. The increase is likely due to seasonal layoffs, primarily in the construction and agriculture industries. Regular continued claims decreased by 5,686 […]
City of Tacoma to Observe Juneteenth Beginning in 2022
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28794 designating June 19, Juneteenth, as an officially observed holiday in by the City of Tacoma. City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed annually in observance of Juneteenth beginning in 2022. The City joins the Federal Government, Washington State Government and several other local […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 10
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 17-30 is 280.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 5.8 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]