West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held May 23-June 10, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups […]
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Discover the Power in People at BECU’s 2023 Member Summit
Submitted by BECU. Get excited: BECU’s seventh annual Member Summit is just around the corner! This free virtual event is a chance to connect with BECU leadership, hear about how the credit union is supporting our communities and learn about topics related to homebuying, running a business, fraud protection and more.Attendance is open to both […]
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Push For Feds To Recognize Military Spouse-Owned Small Businesses
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led her colleagues in calling on U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young to make changes to how the federal government recognizes military spouse-owned businesses. This change would ensure that military spouse entrepreneurs are adequately represented and accounted for. “The federal […]
Strickland, Salazar Launch Bipartisan Effort To Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement For Military Spouses Applying For Citizenship
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On May 12, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone […]
The Board of Health May 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on May 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Statewide Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15, 2023, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 15, 2023. Other government […]
Kilmer, Strickland Join Puget Sound Recovery Advocates at U.S. Capitol
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On May 10, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, spoke with Puget Sound recovery advocates at the U.S. Capitol during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill. Puget Sound is our region’s most iconic body of water. It’s a […]
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to increase seat belt patrols beginning May 15
Washington Traffic Safety Commission announcement. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) supports annual law enforcement campaigns to increase seat belt use. This year’s campaign will be May 15 and June 4. Seat belt use plays a critical role in reducing the severity of traffic-related injuries and remains a national and Washington state priority. Since 2015, approximately […]
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Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I’ve previously mentioned in the blog that one of the highlights of my week is attending the Monday New Employee Orientation. Meeting our newest colleagues is inspiring! I always enjoy the comments and perspectives of people who have chosen to contribute to our work, and this week’s conversation did not […]