The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 1 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Grassi Memorial Service
City of University Place press release. A memorial service for Ken Grassi is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. The service will be at OURChurch, located at 5000 67th Ave. W. in University Place. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Council Member Grassi passed away on Sept. 26. He had served […]
Washington’s GET program to reopen soon with historic pricing
WA529 press release. When enrollment reopens for Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program on November 1, Washington families will have an unprecedented opportunity to literally prepay for tomorrow’s tuition at today’s price. For the first time in its 23-year history, GET will offer a unit purchase price that does not include a premium over current […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board Passes Education and Operations Levy Resolution
Steilacoom Historical School District press release. The Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors passed a resolution to place its replacement education and operations levy before voters on February 8, 2022. After receiving feedback from the community over the past several years about the importance of education funding combined with low tax rates, the district […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 1 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 1 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Hitchen Post: Understanding the budget process: What’s proposed vs. What’s approved
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 press release. I have received a lot of feedback around the proposed 2022-2023 budget, and I want to clear a couple things up about the process. First, at this point all documented legislation, fees and ideas have come from the Executive. What is before Council is […]
MultiCare Invests $53.5 million to Strengthen and Support Workforce
MultiCare press release. MultiCare Health System on Oct. 28 announced a broad range of employee programs to acknowledge the significant contributions its staff has made to care for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of these programs, which represent a $53.5 million investment by the system, is to reward and retain employees as […]
Kilmer Statement on Build Back Better Framework
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Washington, DC – On Oct. 28, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing the Build Back Better framework: “Today, President Biden announced the Build Back Better framework – a historic investment in middle class families, in creating jobs, and in combatting the […]
Clover Park school board recognized as a 2021 Board of Distinction
Clover Park School District press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District’s Board of Directors was recently named a 2021 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). The school board has been recognized as a Board of Distinction five of the last six years. “We are proud to receive this […]