Effective November 30, 2024, there will be an increase to the fee cap representatives can charge for help when you do business with Social Security. The maximum dollar amount for fee agreements approved by Social Security will increase from $7,200 to $9,200. If a fee agreement is not filed, a representative can submit a fee […]
Obituary Notices – December 28, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kenneth Lee Cockle; Sheri Ducharme; James Ray Kelley; Chhorn Kong; Siray Thach.
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 27 Report to Council
The following recap was created by ChatGPT. Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 27 report to the Town Council by clicking here. Administrative Updates • Upcoming Meetings • Town Council: January 7, 2025, 6 PM (Hybrid) at Town Hall. • Planning Commission: January 13, 2025, 6 PM at Town Hall. • Civil Service Commission: […]
Lakewood City Manager December 27 Info Bulletin
The following recap was created by ChatGPT. See the original weekly bulletin at the City of Lakewood’s website. City Closures for New Year’s Community Highlights Shop with an Officer Upcoming Events MLK Welcome Walk Artist Reception Park Updates Wards Lake Park Closure American Lake Park Tenzler Log Relocation Road & Infrastructure Updates Local Arts & […]
Let’s Talk! – Closing a Door
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. We are standing on the threshold of another new year. Looking back at 2024, it was a turbulent year in so many ways out there in the world. Maybe […]
Save the date: MLK Beloved Community Welcome Walk
Join members of the Lakewood MLK Committee on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 12-3 p.m. for the City of Lakewood’s annual MLK celebration. This year we’re returning to an in-person event. The event combines the city’s annual Welcome Walk with a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Welcome guides will greet you and show […]
Weavers display immense talents, creativity
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News “Patience and perseverance were evident and witnessed throughout the duration of the second annual Winter Weavers Event on Dec. 14 at Winner’s Gymnasium in Tacoma. The Puyallup Tribe’s Culture Department and Heritage Division proudly hosted the gathering, which included Tribal Members as well as teachers and visitors from other […]
Down in the Dumps
A Short Story… Shelly was down in the dumps. She was waiting for her aunt. If her life wasn’t already low enough to consider flat out crying and throwing up, she was expecting her aunt Rebecka who would no doubt drag her through comment and embarrassment for not working harder and not being at the […]
Celebrate the holiday season with Winter Wildland, Polar Bear Plunge, and Glow Golf
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