Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On August 10, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure veterans have the tools and resources they need to access home loans and attain homeownership. Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans aim to provide […]
Pierce County
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We now have Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available at our South Hill Mall and Lakewood Towne Center clinics, and we’ll soon have it available at more locations. Novavax vaccine uses the same time-tested protein-based technology as other widely used vaccines, like HPV and Hepatitis B. Learn more about Novavax vaccine. Novavax […]
Washington State Patrol in-custody Death Investigation
Submitted by Lt. Chris Lawler, Lakewood Police Department On August 9, at 7:39 PM, a Washington State Trooper attempted to stop a red Ford truck in the 3700 block of Pacific Avenue in the city of Tacoma. The driver of the truck nearly struck a pedestrian and then ran a red light at 45th Street. Based […]
Family fun next week in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Nature at Night (August 18) at the Tacoma Nature Center Summer Bash and Outdoor Movie (August 19) at Steward Heights Park Kids Night Out (August 19) Teen Late Night (August 19) at the Center at Norpoint Learn more about these and other upcoming events here.
Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs Signed Into Law
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On August 10, President Joe Biden signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, legislation aimed at investing in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, strengthening American research and development, creating jobs, and lowering costs for families. The legislation, which passed the House and the Senate with bipartisan support, included […]
Independence from Hunger Raised Over $2.5 Million
Submitted by Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today announced its twelfth annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive campaign raised over $2.5 million—the equivalent of approximately 1.25 million meals—for families in need. From June 29 through July 31, more than 400 Grocery Outlet stores raised funds and collected monetary donations from customers, […]
Lightning Wednesday Morning
Tacoma Public Utilities social media post. Lightning strikes cause power outages across the South Sound. Photo courtesy of our friends at the Port of Tacoma.
Pierce County Council appoints Paul M. Herrera to District 2 County Council seat
Pierce County Council news story. August 9 the Pierce County Council appointed Paul M. Herrera to fill the vacant 2nd Pierce County Council District seat. The appointment came after questions from councilmembers, followed by public comment. Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young thanked the other finalists for volunteering to pursue the appointment. The three candidates, […]
Interfaith Alliance Leads a Weekend of Protest Against Gun Violence
Associated Ministries press release. PIERCE COUNTY, WA – Faith communities across Pierce County will unite to protest, be a public witness against, and cultivate actions towards ending gun violence during the weekend of August 12-14. A group of local congregation/community members and faith and spiritual leaders have been meeting to consider what faith and spiritual […]