Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Last week, the Senate confirmed the promotion of Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea. “Strategic, dedicated, and exceptionally qualified, General Brunson is ready to take command of US Forces Korea as we continue to […]
Pierce County
Puget Sound Energy files requests for annual rate adjustments
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently filed requests with the state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to make its annual adjustment to natural gas commodity rates and change rate schedules for transportation-only customers. Click here to see requested changes, effective on November 1, 2024.
You can help overcome stigma and prevent suicide deaths
Written by Elizabeth Allen. One person dies from suicide about every 11 minutes in the United States. The numbers are striking, especially in teens and young adults. Fifty percent of mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% starts by age 24. In Pierce County, the 2023 Healthy Youth Survey showed: Suicide is difficult to […]
Meet and Greet
Submitted by Vickie Rettke, Corresponding Secretary. Join the Pierce County School Retirees Association Members in Partnership with The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County for their “2024 Legislative Meet & Greet” Thursday, October 10th from 3:30 – 5:00 at the Tacoma La Quinta. Come and talk to your Legislative Candidates about preserving pensions and […]
The Board of Health Oct. 2 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 2 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Simple tips to save money and energy this October as fall weather returns
As the weather cools down, our energy bills often heat up. But this October, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is celebrating Energy Efficiency Month by sharing simple and effective tips to help you save money and energy. At PSE, we’re committed to helping our customers reduce their energy consumption and lower their bills. By making a […]
Felon Tries to Pull Gun on Deputie
At 8:40 pm, on Tuesday September 24th, two of our deputies were working at the Spanaway Walmart when they were contacted by loss prevention about a possible shoplifter. Deputies were shown the suspect who was removing tags on clothing. Loss prevention asked that the man be trespassed from the store. The deputies contacted the man […]
Social Security Supports Teachers
A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That’s why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: We value the efforts all teachers make to educate […]
Finding the road to recovery
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. I would guess nearly all of us have had a family member or friend who have faced a substance or behavioral health challenge. Helping them face the challenge and hopefully get well is difficult. But the consequences of not addressing it can be devastating. That’s why I turned to one of […]