Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and a Leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed her amendment to H.R.3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, legislation which protects workers by expanding access to breastfeeding accommodations in the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 25
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 25, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 30-Oct. 13 is 472.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.0 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 346 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notice – October 26, 2021
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Roland “Rollie” E. Moore.
Powell-Heller Conference to explore the timely theme of ‘Holocaust Distortion and Denial’
Pacific Lutheran University news story. The 2021 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will be available online and will offer limited in-person attendance. Registration is currently open. This year the conference theme is Holocaust Distortion and Denial. Events will include […]
JBLM to train with demolitions and mortar Oct. 26-29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord press release. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with demolitions and mortars from 12 a.m. Oct. 26 to 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
KBTC recognizes Puyallup teacher named 2021 PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion
Bates Technical College press release. Tacoma, Wash. – KBTC recently announced Amy Reed-Ferguson, a kindergarten teacher at Puyallup School District’s Pope Elementary School, is one of 11 educators from across the country to be named a PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion. The award, established in 2018, recognizes and celebrates passionate educators who work with young children from infants […]
Sound Transit Survey Closes Oct. 26
Sound Transit press release. Getting to regional transit should be easy. That’s why Sound Transit is making investments near our South Tacoma and Lakewood stations to make Sounder train and regional bus connections more convenient for all. Access improvements could mean investments in safer walking, rolling and bicycling connections between stations and surrounding neighborhoods; improved […]
A message to voters & my fellow community members of University Place, Wa
Submitted by Joey Jones – University Place City Council Pos. 4 Candidate. “Recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic means strategic and long-term sustainable management of our city’s budget, supporting working families, ensuring access to vital resources for families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, maintaining and improving our parks, streets, public services, and keeping University Place a […]
Election/Ballot Decision
Submitted by Richard Mercier. It is terribly unfortunate that this decision had to be made by the editor. However, I’m not surprised. Our country has been taken over by those who feel their opinions are the only opinion and any other point of view is not only not welcome but is attacked. One day soon […]