At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill continue to review preliminary 2024 budget information, review the work plan for 2024 and updates to policies, sign a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week, and address additional topics in their business meeting. The meeting will be held in person at […]
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PSE is helping customers save money on their winter energy bills
Puget Sound Energy announcement. As fall and winter usher in cooler temperatures, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) natural gas customers will see a significant reprieve from higher prices as the result of PSE’s Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The PGA was filed with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and, […]
Getting to the Root of the Issue
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. If you experience persistent toothache or have discovered a cracked tooth, don’t put off a visit to your dentist, as quick action can help prevent the issue from progressing and help alleviate pain.When people experience dental pain or decay, it can be daunting to figure out a plan on how […]
Strickland Leads Bill To Improve Public Engagement On Pipeline Safety
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 29 ,2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, legislation to create an independent Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). “Pipelines affect surrounding areas including safety, health, and the environment. This is why the public must be fully […]
Seattle Chinese Post finds new home at Asia Pacific Cultural Center
By Kai Curry, NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When the Seattle Chinese Post (SCP) announced that it was closing, there were tears. A lifeline that the community had counted on for four decades was becoming a thing of the past. Now, SCP will have a new life online with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma, […]
The Board of Health Oct. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Deputies discover two stolen vehicles within minutes of each other, arrest two suspects
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 11:57 a.m., two deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle complaint at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of 74th St Ct E in Midland. When deputies arrived, they immediately located the black Kia Optima that the 911 caller was referring to. They pulled in behind the Kia and […]
How SSA.gov helps you
We’re excited to announce the addition of two helpful screening tools on SSA.gov! These tools are the Benefits Screener and the Card Replacement Screener. The Benefit Screener helps you determine your eligibility for benefits and the Card Replacement Screener helps you request a replacement Social Security card. Let’s go over how you can use these […]
Detectives seek video of early-morning shooting in Midland
This morning (Sept. 27), at 5:04 a.m., a 911 caller reported that he had just been shot at after confronting a suspicious person in his neighborhood in the 1300 block of 104th St E in Midland. When deputies arrived, the victim told them that he saw a suspicious person in his neighborhood and confronted him. […]