Pierce College press release. The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. Pierce College has been ranked in the Top 10 community colleges in the […]
Steilacoom Historical School District’s School Board Named Board of the Year by WSSDA
Steilacoom Historical School District press release. We are pleased to announce that the Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) School Board has been named the Medium-Sized School District Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). SHSD’s School Board directors are Dr. Jennifer McDonald, Chair; Sam Scott, Vice Chair; Bob Forbes, Jason […]
Strickland Leads 70 Members on Letter Calling on HHS to Reduce Barriers to Birth Control
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Black Maternal Health Caucus, along with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Jackie Speier (CA-14) led a letter encouraging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance requiring insurance […]
The Pod Works comes to U.P.
City of University Place press release. The Pod Works is a kid-friendly co-working and event space that provides support for families and small businesses. It is located at 7024 Mildred St W, Ste A. The City of University will officially welcome The Pod Works on Nov. 8 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
New service from Pierce County Library System – free online videos
Pierce County Library System press release. The Pierce County Library System is now offering free online videos, in addition to online e-books, audiobooks and magazines it has been offering. People may stream the videos from computers, tablets or mobile devices with internet access and download the online books and magazines to any device with internet access, […]
PSE request for new resources draws nearly 100 proposals
Puget Sound Energy has started to review proposals for new renewable and capacity resources to help meet the electric resource needs of customers for years to come. PSE issued the All-Source RFP in June, seeking proposals to supply up to 1,669 gigawatt hours (GWh) of Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) eligible resources and up to 1,506 MW […]
New ramp meters activated soon in Pierce County
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. LAKEWOOD – Technology that helps reduce highway travel times is coming soon to travelers in the Lakewood and Parkland area of Pierce County. As soon as Monday, Nov. 15, the Washington State Department of Transportation will activate new ramp meters at three interchanges: New ramp meter locations Thorne […]
Operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center must pay $23.2 million fine
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. On Nov. 2 U.S. District Court Judge Robert Bryan ordered The GEO Group Inc. (GEO), the for-profit operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center, to pay $5.9 million, the amount GEO unlawfully gained through the use of $1-per-day labor since 2005. The workers performed essential tasks while detained […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 2
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 10-23 is 428.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 199 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: A […]