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Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
‘Food is finished:’ Refugees in Kent call for help as health, food struggles remain
About 170 asylum-seeking refugees living at a camp in Kent have been moved into temporary housing over the course of a week, officials with King County and the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) told KIRO Newsradio. It’s one of the most seismic actions yet to aid a group of refugees...
Southbound SR 167 lane to close overnight Thursday
PACIFIC – The southbound State Route 167 HOV lane will close from 9 p.m. Thursday, July 25, to noon Friday, July 26, between Ellingson Road and north of Third Avenue Southwest in Pacific for maintenance. The lane also will close from 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, until noon Friday, Aug 2.
This Week: MOSAIC in Wright Park, Pierce County Trails Day, Homespun Happy Hour and more
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Pierce County Launches Youth Talent Search to Empower the Community and Curb Youth Violence
Pierce County is calling all young creators with something to show off. If you're between the ages of 12 and 24 and have a knack for dance, comedy, rap, poetry, music, or another show-stopping talent, here's your chance to shine. Pierce County Human Services' (PCHS) Birth to 25 Initiative and The Griot Party are teaming up to find the brightest stars in the community with a Youth Talent Search.
Kentwood, Kentlake high schools losing SROs due to sheriff's office staffing shortage
(The Center Square) – Due to staffing shortages at the King County Sheriff's Office, a pair of Kent School District high schools will not have school resource officers for the 2024-25 school year. The two schools impacted are Kentwood and Kentlake high schools. Kentwood is located in the city of Covington, and Kentlake is located in unincorporated Pierce County. ...
231-Unit Housing Hilltop Brings New Affordable Housing to Tacoma, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Aug. 3
TACOMA, WA – July 25, 2024 — Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is inviting the community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its largest affordable housing project in twenty years, Housing Hilltop. The event will be held in front of Housing Hilltop South on August 3rd at 11 AM, and will feature music, special guest speakers, and food.
Marine Reservists Sharpen Skills at Annual Training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma
The annual training session for Marine reservists at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, was meticulously executed by Marines from VMGR-234. This training is an integral part of their service, designed to maintain their proficiency with the KC-130J operations. According to the NAS JRB Fort Worth, the event also offered an opportunity for reservists to complete their annual combat fitness test requirements.
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