Pierce County Library System announcement. Pierce County teens shared powerful lived experiences in the Pierce County Library System’s Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest. Nearly 900 teen artists, photographers and writers across the county displayed their talent in the contest. Winning entries from the contest feature such themes as immigration, culture, reconciliation and […]
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Strickland Secures Job Development Support for Workers and Employers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $450,000 in federal funding for Arivva’s (Pierce Center for Arts & Technology) Certified Clinical/Clerical Medical Assistant Training Program for the federal Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. This round of funding will support the training of much-needed entry-level medical assistants. “We must invest in […]
Kilmer Votes to Pass ‘Red Flag’ Legislation
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On June 9, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act/Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, legislation he co-sponsored to help end the epidemic of gun violence in America. Extreme risk laws – also known as “red flag laws” – aim to empower […]
Nominations are open for BECU’s 2022 People Helping People Awards program
Submitted by BECU. It’s that time of year again: BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is currently accepting nominations for our 2022 People Helping People Awards! This annual, member-driven program recognizes both BECU members and local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving their communities, from ending hunger and pushing for social equity and justice, to transforming […]
The Pierce Transit June 13 Meeting Agendas
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Study Session (click here for agenda) at 3:30 pm on June 13 and a Regular Board Meeting (click here for agenda) following the study session at 4 pm.
Daytime closures of part of Swan Creek Park planned for mid-June
Pierce County announcement. The northeast side of Swan Creek Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13-16 and June 21-24 while Pierce County crews remove gravel from a sediment pond. The park’s parking lot near the Pioneer Way East and Waller Road East intersection will be closed during work hours. The […]
Pierce Transit reinstating in-person Board, Committee meetings
Pierce Transit announcement. Beginning with the June 13, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting, and in keeping with new Washington State guidance, Pierce Transit will reinstate the practice of holding Board and Committee meetings in person. Meetings will take place at the Pierce Transit Training Center, 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, WA. The board room will be open […]
Kilmer and New Democrat Coalition Announce Action Plan to Fight Inflation and Cut Costs for Americans
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) in releasing a comprehensive action plan to fight inflation, lower the cost of living for Americans, and secure the long-term fiscal future of the nation. The NDC action plan examines the actions President Biden and Congressional Democrats have already […]
Fewer assumptions, more kindness
By Alice McDaniel, Legislative Affairs Adviser filling for Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. With the Executive out of town on an adventure I am sure we will all hear about, I have been asked to be this week’s guest blogger! And if you know anything about me, I am my least favorite subject, but I […]