Community and Technical Colleges press release. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet for its regular business meeting Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board members are expected to vote on final approval of four Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Clark College’s proposed Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education Preschool […]
Letter: The inequity of “equity” as practiced in Clover Park School District: that’s “equity” in action
Submitted by John Arbeeny. The CPSD “equity policy” has been developed by a “stakeholders” group consisting of nearly 80% of CPSD employees and then approved by the Board. On paper it is supposed to somehow increase academic performance that is near the bottom 1/3 (35%) of Washington State school districts. The policy says a lot […]
Kilmer Urges Passage of Freedom to Vote Act
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On Oct. 20, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) urged the Senate to move forward with the Freedom to Vote Act. The legislation is a sweeping package of reform bills aimed at strengthening the voice of the American people in their democracy by making it easier to vote, ending the […]
ESD Monthly Employment Report: Strong hiring, payroll increases continue in September
Washington State Employment Security Department press release. Washington’s economy added 17,600 jobs in September. Between August and September, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.9 percent. According to Labor Force Statistics Manager Jeff Robinson, “September’s job gains show a steady economic recovery consistent with our state’s ninth consecutive month of net payroll […]
Holiday Market with local vendors to be held Nov. 20
Pierce County press release. Support local small businesses and crafters at the 2021 Pierce County Parks Holiday Market at Frontier Park Lodge in Graham. Shoppers can avoid crowded stores and find something for everyone on their list at one of the many vendor selections at the one-day event on Nov. 20. The Holiday Market will […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 21
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 28-Oct. 11 is 484.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.7 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 344 COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – October 22, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kenneth Julio Grassi; Deloris Ruth Adams. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jerome Joseph Gilman; William Bonham White Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Deanne Marie Arfman; William J. Schwehm. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Alex Silva. Powers Funeral Home: Yvonne Lee Castleberry. Hill Funeral Home: Earl E. Silvers.
Strickland Calls for Immediate Action to Solve the Housing Crisis on House Floor
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after delivering remarks on the House floor today urging Congress to address the housing crisis our nation is facing and support safe, affordable, and secure housing for Washingtonians and all Americans. For every household that moved to the South Sound […]
CPSD refunds bond, saves taxpayers nearly $6 million
Clover Park School District press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District recently refinanced a 2010 bond, an action that will save district taxpayers $5,963,099 million over the next 10 years. Taxpayers will see the savings reflected by lower property taxes. The district took advantage of declining interest rates to issue new debt to […]