A Short Story… Gerald had heard his daughter time after time reminding him that he was getting older. Of course being a man he ignored the possibilities of any bodily function going bad. “I’m not perfect, that’s true, but I’m in good shape.” His daughter Betty simply rolled her eyes and shook her head. Gerald […]
County Council passes Mello proposal to end E-Verify requirement
By a vote of 4 – 3, the Pierce County Council yesterday approved an ordinance submitted by Executive Ryan Mello to discontinue a voluntary employment eligibility check known as E-Verify that is duplicative of the mandatory I-9 form. “Building communities that are welcoming includes making it easier for the county to hire skilled employees, contractors and service […]
Lakewood Comprehensive Plan nationally recognized
The American Planning Association Housing and Community Development Division recently recognized the city’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update with an award in its Community Development category. The recognition was awarded at the association’s recent annual meeting. In the write up of why the city’s plan won the award the organization said: “This plan stood out for its […]
Covington Medical Center earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Covington Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals […]
Obituary Notices – May 5, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: William Lee Beatty; Richard Lee Frankenberg; Mary Ellen Goodwin; Lois Leigh Johnson; Barbra McCusker; Zachary Lee Bowman; John W. Campbell; Carolina Lemus Castillo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mark A. Crombie; Mack Horne Jr.
It’s Older Americans Month: How Habitat Factors In
Habitat for Humanity news story. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Older Americans Month to honor the valuable contributions of older adults to our nation. Whether serving our country, being part of the workforce, raising a family, or championing social change, the efforts of older Americans have left a lasting impact and […]
Strickland, Randall Re-Launch Puget Sound Recovery Caucus
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Today (May 1, 2025), during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Emily Randall (WA-06) announced the re-launch of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress. The Caucus, which was founded in 2013 by then-Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer, […]
Street Closures Scheduled May 5-23 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Below is a list of upcoming street closures to allow for maintenance work as part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. May 5 – 9South J Street, between South 74th and South 75th streets May 12 – 16East Harrison Street, between Mckinley Avenue and […]
WA529 commemorates National 529 Day with $1,529 awards
Submitted by Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington Education Savings Plans (WA529) kicked off its month-long recognition of National 529 Day with a promotion that will net three lucky winners $1,529 in their GET Prepaid Tuition account. The 529 Day Giveaway promotion is open to Washington families of children 12 years or younger. Parents and grandparents can visit 529.wa.gov/promotionsto read […]