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News from 2023

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Two Positions Open On The Transportation Commission

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large No. 2 and Council District No. 4.

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Pierce Today area weekly mass times

By Pierce Today | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Pierce Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kilmer Stands Firm as Supreme Court Upholds Icwa, Protecting Native American Adoptees and Tribal Traditions

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a 1978 law aimed at keeping Native American adoptees with their Tribes and traditions.

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Strickland, Latta Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress.

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Eastbound Lane of Lincoln Avenue Bridge Closed

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

The eastbound lane of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge (located off Portland Avenue East in the Tacoma Tideflats area) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a diesel spill.

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Strickland Appointed To House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, 2023, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her appointment to the House Armed Services Committee’s Bipartisan Quality of Life Panel.

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Olympic Peninsula Communities Eligible for Federal Economic Revitalization Grants

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 14, 2023

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a map detailing which communities in the State of Washington and nationwide will be eligible to compete for $200 million in Recompete Pilot Program funds, a new five-year federal program secured by U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) that aims to revitalize economic activity in distressed communities.

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Kilmer Announces New Federal Funding for Jefferson County Public Utility District No. 1

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 12, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced a $13.8 million award for Jefferson County Public Utility Service No. 1 (PUD).

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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 13 – 15

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 11, 2023

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing the inside lane of both northbound and southbound Schuster Parkway between South 4th Street and Ruston Way, starting Tuesday, June 13, through Thursday, June 15, for landscape maintenance.

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Juneteenth Closures

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 10, 2023

Although administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.), including the Recycle Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility, will open as normally scheduled from 8 AM – 5:30 PM.

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Pierce Today area weekly mass times

By Pierce Today | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Pierce Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kilmer, Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Close Digital Equity Gap, Expand Access to Information Technology Jobs

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 9, 2023, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the IT Service Corps Act, bipartisan legislation to support local digital equity initiatives while ensuring more people can gain experience to access jobs in the information technology (IT) sector.

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Juneteenth Event At Tollefson Plaza

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 9, 2023

In honor and recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Tacoma is hosting “Juneteenth: Freedom Celebration” from 5 - 8 PM, Thursday, June 15, at Tollefson Plaza.

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S&P Upgrades City’s LTGO Bonds Rating

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 8, 2023

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced a ratings upgrade from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’ on the City of Tacoma’s outstanding limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bonds.

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Kilmer Applauds Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Plan Announcement

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) applauded the announcement of a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal climate resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation Rep. Kilmer supported in August 2022.

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Kilmer Announces New Federal Funding for Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 7, 2023

Last week, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (WA) and Maria Cantwell (WA) announced new federal grants, including one for the completion of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center.

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Strickland, Booker, Adams, McGovern Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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$100,000 ‘Our Town’ Grant From NEA

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City of Tacoma will receive a $100,000 “Our Town” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support creative placemaking in McKinley.

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Pierce Today area weekly mass times

By Pierce Today | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the Pierce Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kilmer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By Pierce Today Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 31, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.