Social Security works with our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or imposter communications. OIG may impose a penalty against anyone […]
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Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Because Hispanic Heritage Month began this week I’ve asked Joy Sauer, the chair of the Juntos Employee Resource Group, to share with you a little bit of her personal story. I am sure, like me, you will be thankful she agreed. Written by Joy Sauer, Civil Engineer 2, Planning and […]
Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (September 19, 2024), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan piece of legislation to address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. “Servicemembers and their families should be […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the Miami Dolphins
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Sept. 22, […]
House Passes Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Vietnam Veterans
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (Sept. 17, 2024), the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation led by U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) to award Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War with the Congressional Gold Medal. Dustoff crewmembers – helicopter air ambulance pilots, crew chiefs, and medics – […]
House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 17, 2024), the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for […]
Dental Drama: Why Your Toothache Matters
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Toothaches are a real pain in the mouth. One moment you are sitting on the couch watching your favorite TV show and the next your mouth is throbbing with sharp pains emanating from your jaw area. More than 40% of Americans suffer from toothaches, which makes it one of the […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Urgently Seeks Pet Food Donations to Keep Up With Demand for Community Pantry
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County urgently needs dry dog food, dry cat food, and cat litter to restock its Pet Food & Supply Pantry due to the increased demand for support from pet owners in the community. In 2023, the nonprofit animal shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry distributed nearly 90,000 pounds […]
Tacoma Humane Society Teams Up With E9 Brewing Co. for ‘Make Hoppy Happen’ Beer Label Contest
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with E9 Brewing Co. for the second consecutive year to launch a unique brew and a photo contest that gives pet owners the opportunity to have their beloved pets featured on the brew’s label. The ‘Make Hoppy Happen’ Beer Label Contest invites pet lovers to […]