Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. On Oct. 27, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, joined Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Subcommittee Chair Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) in introducing the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced companion legislation in the […]
Pierce County
Pierce Transit Hearing on Proposed 2022 Budget
Pierce Transit press release. A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021. The Board meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be conducted virtually. The meeting can be heard by dialing 253.215.8782 and entering meeting Code 833 6529 7368, or by clicking on […]
Sounder Seahawks game day trains October 31
Sound Transit press release. Seattle Seahawks fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:05 p.m. game Sunday, October 31 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 28
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 28, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 5-18 is 443.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 278 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: A […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now explores the effects of Puget Sound’s declining water quality
Bates Technical College press release. From climate change to toxics, there are hundreds of species directly threatened by declining water quality in Puget Sound. Northwest Now host Tom Layson gets out of the studio and travels around Western Washington to learn more about efforts to save our most precious resource. Northwest Now is a weekly public […]
Kilmer, Larson Introduce Landmark Social Security Bill to Ensure Seniors Can Retire with Dignity
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and nearly 200 Members of Congress in introducing Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. This comprehensive legislation aims to improve Social Security benefits, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, and prevent benefit cuts, […]
SAFE Boats Anchors in Tacoma with $90 Million Dollar Naval Contract
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County press release. Tacoma, Pierce County, WA — SAFE Boats International inked the remaining $90 million dollar U.S. Navy contract to manufacture and build Mark VI Patrol Boats headed for the government of Ukraine. This contract solidifies the company’s maritime expansion on the banks of Tacoma’s Tideflats and will add 75 new maritime workers to […]
Between a Rock and a Hard Candy
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD Delta Dental. With October upon us, so too is the favorite holiday of everyone with a sweet tooth – Halloween. Getting kids to resist candy during this time can be out of the question for many, and with so many tricky treats out there, here are some sweet tips for […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 27
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Two Pierce County schools recently moved to remote learning for several days or more after COVID-19 outbreaks. These districts are in areas with low vaccination rates. Only about 7% of our students live in those areas. You can help keep students in school by making sure everyone in your […]