Washington State Achievement Council announcement. May 29 is National 529 Day, the day designated each year for 529 education savings plans across the country to recognize and communicate the importance of preparing financially for future education costs. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has also proclaimed Monday, May 29, “529 College Savings Day” in the state of Washington. This […]
Pierce County
Corks & Crush event raises more than $1 million
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Nearly 500 community members gathered for the 17th annual Corks & Crush event May 20 for the MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation, which benefits patients of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. The gala raised more than $1 million to support emergency services and access to care. Good Samaritan Hospital’s emergency department is one of the […]
Statewide Flag Lowering – Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 29, 2023, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces. The Governor’s office has […]
Taking time
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. During Monday’s New Employee Orientation, one of our new prosecuting attorneys shared a little about her family. With two little ones at home, she welcomed the opportunity at Pierce County, to “just” manage a caseload and not be supervising anyone else. At some point in the future, she might […]
Kilmer Spearheads Evidence-Based Policymaking Resolution
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. This week, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), William Timmons (SC-04), Joe Morelle (NY-25), and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced the Congressional Evidence-Based Policymaking Resolution, a bipartisan resolution to establish a bipartisan Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking to facilitate the integration of robust data in the legislative process. “We’ve got to get government […]
Kilmer-Led Committee Wins Award for Conflict Resolution
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (Modernization Committee), led by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) from 2019 to 2023, has earned the Frank E.A. Sander Innovation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Award. The award, given by the nation’s leading legal professional organization, the American Bar Association (ABA), recognizes significant achievements […]
Puget Sound Energy seeks to expand its largest wind farm
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (“PSE”) is seeking a development partner in expanding its existing Lower Snake River (“LSR”) wind facilities located near Pomeroy, Washington. PSE’s request for proposal (“RFP”) is targeted at development entities with sophisticated expertise and experience in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a wind generation facility. […]
2023 Police Week Recap from WA D.C.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week we celebrated Police week in Washington D.C. to honor Deputy Dom Calata and Deputy Daryl Shuey. Hear from Sheriff Troyer about the importance of attending these events.
Legislation will Enhance Public Transportation Accessibility for College Students
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Thomas Kean, Jr., (NJ-07) introduced the PATH to College Act, bipartisan legislation to facilitate partnerships between public transit providers and accredited higher education institutions to enhance public transportation accessibility for college students. “This bill is […]