Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced middle schooler, Anusha Jain, as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Jain was selected by a panel of judges for her app, EcoFriend. “After reviewing many incredible submissions from students across the South Sound, I congratulate Anusha for winning the Congressional […]
Pierce County
Assisted Living Locators Provides New Year’s Resolutions For Adult Children To Help Aging Parents
Submitted by Rhonda Grundemann. The New Year is a great opportunity for adult children to reflect about their aging parents and to make goals and resolutions to help them in the coming year. Assisted Living Locators Tacoma/Olympia, a local no cost senior placement and referral service, is providing New Year’s resolutions for adult children to […]
County looking fill Salary Commission for Elected Officials
Pierce County announcement. We’re looking for a legal pro living in Pierce County to join the County’s Salary Commission for Elected Officials! The commission prepares salary recs for the Pierce County Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Sheriff, and Auditor. Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/PCSalaryCommis….
John Henry joins Sound Transit as Chief Financial Officer
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit today announced John Henry’s appointment as its Chief Financial Officer, a position in which he will play a central role in overseeing the nation’s largest transit expansion program. “As we enter a period of rapid expansion, John will bring deep experience in finance and strategy and a highly collaborative and […]
Looking Back: 2022 in Review
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. It is truly hard to believe 2022 is ending. I want to extend my thanks to many in the community that have been part of the work accomplished this year. The number of meetings attended, and emails sent, pale in comparison to the face-to-face conversations […]
Strickland Secures $19 million for South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will create jobs, enhance the region’s infrastructure, increase access to public transit and outdoor spaces, and more. “Securing funding for these critical South Sound projects will create jobs, upgrade and increase the durability of our infrastructure, […]
$586 million FY2023 spending bill for Sound Transit
Sound Transit announcement. The passage of Congress’ FY 2023 spending bill will provide $586.5 million in funding for Sound Transit—including earlier-than-expected payments toward previously executed federal grant agreements and more than $115 million in new funding. “This bill significantly expands funding for completing the largest transit expansion program in the nation,” said Sound Transit Board […]
Generosity
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Legendary crooner Andy Williams was known for his holiday favorite, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year.” I couldn’t agree more, but for none of the reasons Andy includes in the lyrics. I have nothing against holiday greetings, toasting marshmallows, or hosting parties, but that is not what makes […]
COVID relief funding awarded to PSE clears more than $20 million in unpaid customer bills
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) helped thousands of customers this holiday season pay off millions in past due bills. The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) awarded PSE $20.4 million in COVID relief funding authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act, passed in 2021. The money went toward paying off or reducing […]