Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. When jetting away from rainy Washington for vacation, suitcases are often filled with traveling essentials, but did you think of what you may need in case of a dental emergency while relaxing in paradise? It is important to know who to call, where to go and what insurance can cover. […]
Pierce County
Deputies and K9 “Ice” Locate GameStop Robber
On Monday Sept 18th at 12:52 pm our deputies responded to an armed robbery call at the GameStop at 136th and Meridian in Puyallup. The caller said a male suspect robbed the store implying he was armed with a gun. What is very unfortunate for this business is they were already dealing with the aftermath […]
Purple Carts Inspire Service Club Competition
Submitted by Kortney Scroger. Ever wonder what would happen if a refuse company and a children’s hospital joined forces? The answer is Carts for Kids. In 2020, Lakewood resident and Waste Connections (locally known as Murrey’s Disposal and LeMay Pierce County Refuse) National Special Waste Coordinator Jeff Bishop reached out to the Mary Bridge Children’s […]
Resource expo connects Pierce County with long-term care options
Knowing your options is always a good idea. Knowing your options before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2023 is Pierce County’s annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The expo features over 70 exhibitors, including in-home care, assisted and skilled nursing facilities, elder law […]
7 tips for choosing your health benefits in 2024
Submitted by Mark Briggs, CEO, Medicare & Retirement of UnitedHealthcare of Washington. As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. This year’s open enrollment season is a good […]
Celebrating 88 years of social security
For 88 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, dependents, and families that lose a wage earner. This year, we will administer more than $1.3 trillion in benefits and payments to more than 70 million beneficiaries. In addition, we issue millions of Social Security numbers each year, maintain […]
Deputies spot three stolen vehicles in one apartment complex, arrest two suspects
On Oct. 2, a Special Investigations Unit deputy spotted two suspicious vehicles parked next to each other in an apartment complex in the 11000 block of Waller Rd E in the Parkland area. The vehicles, both Kias, were occupied by what appeared to be juveniles. The deputy ran a records check on the license plates […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Land-Grant University Funding
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced the Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act, a new bill that would help ensure states provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 1890s land-grant institutions with their fair […]
Wait ’til the end
By Brian Hardtke is the Chief of Staff on the Executive Team. In recent years, we have witnessed a technological revolution that is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and serve our community. At the forefront of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models like ChatGPT. These advancements are not just changing […]