WorkForce Central announcement. WorkForce Central is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and select a qualified subrecipient for Department of Labor federal funds to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Young Adult Services in Pierce County. Interested applicants can apply online through our new digital application […]
Payroll employment surges back in August
Washington State Employment Security Department press release. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 16,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in August. Job growth was highest in the following industries: government, education & health services, professional & business services and retail trade. The July 2022 preliminary estimated gain of 6,600 jobs was revised to a gain of 10,200 jobs. […]
Obituary Notices – September 16, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Virginia Lee Pickering; Eloise Ann Baker. Mountain View Funeral Home: Tony Ah Dar; Raymond E. Martin; David James Moreno; Tram Vo; Paridon Williams. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Marvin H. Hagen. Hill Funeral Home: Jeanette Kathrene Koubele.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Puts Technical Rescue Rig in Service
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) recently took ownership of the new Rescue 20 technical rescue apparatus and held a “push-in” ceremony at its home station, Station 20, located on Pacific Highway in Lakewood. The rig was washed and pushed into the apparatus bay by WPFR personnel. This ceremonial […]
Dump truck takes out traffic signal at South Tacoma Way/Pacific Highway in Lakewood
City of Lakewood news story. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes, or expect long delays, when approaching the intersection of South Tacoma Way, Pacific Highway and state Route 512. A dump truck that was part of a night paving operation on this section of road struck the traffic pole Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The […]
Anderson Film Festival is Back
Submitted by John Ullis. We’re back! The 3rd annual Anderson Island Film Festival (AIFF) will be on Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September 18, at the Anderson Island Historical Archival Building. Tickets are $7 for one film or $30 for five movies, which can be at the door.
Talks with the Chief: How do you make sure racial profiling does not happen
Tacoma Police Department video. We continue our “Talks with the Chief” series here with the Chief answering the question, “how do you make sure racial profiling does not happen?”
Vet Clinic, Sep ’22
Reconstruct military records destroyed in NPRC fire VA Dental Insurance for Veterans No-cost VA flu shots for eligible Veterans – VA News QuickSubmit is the new evidence intake tool for VA claims Hope For The Warriors seeks to address the needs of Post-9/11 Veterans & families Is franchise ownership the right move for your post-military […]
Pierce County Council approves opioid settlement agreement
Pierce County Council press release. In a move allowing Pierce County to receive funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors, the Council formally approved a settlement offer negotiated by the State of Washington’s Attorney General. The unanimous vote sends the settlement’s Memorandum of Understanding to County Executive Bruce Dammeier for his signature. Pierce County will receive […]