TACOMA, Wash. — I want to thank Gov. Jay Inslee, our distinguished legislators, and the brave family members who joined us in Tacoma today for their shared commitment and dedication to meaningful law enforcement reform and accountability measures in Washington state. Gov. Inslee and the Democratic Caucus of the Washington State Legislature were very intentional about […]
NWSA April 2021 volumes up 21.6%, positive trend continues
The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 301,074 twenty-foot equivalent units(TEUs) in April, growing 21.6% compared to April 2020. Full imports increased 23.9%, while full exports decreased 12%. Year-to-date volumes improved 14.1% to 1,182,868 TEUs, with full imports growing 26.5% and full exports declining 12.6%. The first vessel of Wan Hai Lines’ new AA5 […]
JBLM to train with demolitions May 19-21
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with demolitions from 12 a.m. May 19 to 11:59 p.m. May 21. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Symphony Tacoma Presents Preview of Tacoma Method
In observance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Symphony Tacoma is pleased to present Tacoma Method: Three Arias Performed by Hai-Ting Chinn on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The songs are from Tacoma Method, an opera composed by Pacific Lutheran University professor and local composer Dr. Gregory Youtz based on the expulsion of the Chinese […]
Local Camp Invention Program Now Available in Action-Packed, At-Home Format
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is offering Tacoma area children an all-new, at-home format of the program the week of June 28 – July 2, 2021. Camp Invention at home reaches far beyond what families have come to expect from “virtual” learning — balancing active, independent hands-on exploration with opportunities for […]
City of Lakewood Earns “Triple Crown” for Financial Reporting
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award for its Fiscal Year 2019 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR program motivates governments to produce accessible and understandable financial reports. The goal is to deliver important information to interested parties without a background in finance. Through its […]
U.P. City Planners Pleased by Participation in Housing Action Plan FlashVote Survey
The April FlashVote survey by the City’s Planning and Development Services department designed to get input on housing issues in University Place garnered a 61 percent participation rate. Here is a look at the responses to the survey’s four questions: Please rate how inexpensive or expensive you think housing is in University Place? Very Expensive – […]
The Legislative Year in Review presented by Peter Diedrick
Submitted by Cynthia Endicott, PCSRA Corresponding Secretary. The Members of the Pierce County School Retirees Association welcome Peter Diedrick, guest speaker for the May meeting. Peter currently serves as the Legislative Director for the Washington State School Retirees Association based in Lacey, Washington. He was hired by our own Unit’s Ester Wilfong, long time Co […]
Promising Futures: Clover Park High School senior Gladys Rachel Monterroso Barrientos
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Clover Park High School senior Gladys Rachel Monterroso Barrientos. She loves learning about the human body and plans to become a nurse or doctor for her career. She has a desire to help others and is excited to become a leader in her community and impact people […]