Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 20, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. […]
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Cantwell Bill to Spur Economic Development in South Puget Sound Passes Committee
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Yesterday (July 19, 2023), during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act introduced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) passed the committee unanimously. The legislation would take into trust a little over 17 acres of land currently owned by […]
Staying the course
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Piece County Village project and with the Council currently considering legislation regarding shared housing development regulations next week, I thought this would be a good time to provide you an update. As you may recall, the Village is based on the Austin-based […]
Groundbreaking for 256-Unit Affordable Workforce Housing Community in Spanaway
Elected officials, housing and service providers, and community members joined together on 19 July 2023 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Copper Way multifamily housing community in Spanaway. The Copper Way project, the first recipient of Pierce County’s new affordable housing fund, marks a significant step forward in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the […]
Employment growth pushes unemployment rate to pre-pandemic low
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 11,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.8% in June. “The gain in employment outpaced a modest rise in the labor force (+2,900) to help drive the unemployment rate down to 3.8%,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The last time the unemployment […]
SWAT Standoff with DV Suspect Last 7 Hours
At 11:13 am on Wednesday July 19th, our deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at the 2500 block of 165th St E in Spanaway. When deputies arrived they contacted the reported party outside the residence. The woman had numerous bruises and reported being assaulted by her husband. The victim had injuries that were consistent […]
Sound Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development Plan
Sound Transit is seeking public comment on its proposed Transit Development Plan, which is now available online. In accordance with RCW 35.58.2795, Sound Transit is required to prepare a six-year transit development plan, as well as conduct a public hearing. The Transit Development Plan contains details on the agency’s goals (and how they align with state and local […]
We are investigating first case of Candida auris diagnosed in Washington
A Pierce County man was diagnosed July 13 with colonization due to Candida auris (C. auris), a multidrug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections. This is believed to be the first locally acquired case in Washington. C. auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness, especially in those suffering from serious medical conditions who have […]
Back-to-School Budgeting Tips
Submitted by BECU. With fall just a few months away, we all know what this means: it’s almost time for kids to go back to school. Returning to school can be stressful for many reasons, not to mention financially challenging. Whether the students in your life are just starting their academic career, are returning to […]