Next Thursday morning, March 14th, 2013, at “723 Networking – building business PRIDE in GREATER Spanaway” meeting will have the project engineer from the Washington State Department of Transportation, John Wynands, give a presentation on the “Cross Base Highway” also known as SR704. The Cross Base highway was envisioned around 1982 to relive congestion in the…
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Federal employees and unemployment
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — The Employment Security Department is starting to get questions from federally funded workers who want to know if they qualify for unemployment benefits if they are furloughed due to federal sequestration. If you’re covering this topic this week, the following information may be useful for you. Please let me know if you…
Title I, Part A and Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
OSPI — Title I, Part A is a federal program that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title I, Part A is a formula grants program for “improving the academic achievement…
Comprehensive job seeker strategies workshop at the Parkland Spanaway Library Feb. 11
The Pierce County Library System and WorkSource Pierce are offering a comprehensive job seeker strategies workshop at the Parkland Spanaway Library, February 11, 2013 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. This joint workshop is facilitated by representatives of the Library and WorkSource. Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized…
Jobseeker workshop at Graham Library Feb. 5
There will be a joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. DATE: February 5, 2013 TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION: Graham Library, 9202 224th St. East, Graham, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. In this day-long workshop…
DIY Tips and Assistance Programs to Help You Save on Home Heating
From USA.GOV — As the cold weather firmly takes hold in most parts of the country, you might notice a steep spike in your utility bills as your heating system works to keep your house warm. If you’re trying to keep your heating bill in check, there are some assistance programs and DIY-tips available from…
Employment Security offers more free software courses
OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department has expanded a popular service that allows Washington residents to learn computer software programs for free. For the past two years, the department provided free access to online Microsoft courses. Now, under a contract with Skillsoft, the course selection has been broadened to include software by Adobe, Apple, IBM,…
Nominate a community volunteer – The Jefferson Awards
FROM THE SEATTLE CITY CLUB: The 2013 Jefferson Awards Washington, we have a challenge for you! We want YOU to volunteer in your community AND nominate outstanding volunteers for a 2013 Washington State Jefferson Award. Do you know people who have made a difference in your community? Volunteers who have made our state a…
Sales tax should be lower for us outside the RTA
By Toby Delgado, President, Graham Business Assn. When Pierce Transit reduced its boundaries, the sales tax collected outside the boundaries should have dropped from 9.4% to 8.8%. This was effective through the Department of Revenue on October 1st. The boundary is South of 176th (WinCo and Rite Aid are outside the area now but Wendy’s and…
Up to 60,000 in Washington to lose unemployment benefits at end of year
OLYMPIA – Up to 60,000 people in Washington will be shut off of unemployment benefits when the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program ends on Dec. 29. Since being activated in July 2008, the program has paid more than $5.6 billion in federally funded unemployment benefits to more than 407,000 jobless workers in this state, according…
Stage 1 burn ban called for Pierce County effective 1 p.m., Nov. 25 until further notice
The use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 – Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective at 1:00 p.m. PST. This ban is in effect until…
The election isn’t over until the counting finishes, here’s where to watch
Election night is so exciting, but now the work has begun. All the ballots have to be received and counted. That process can take a couple weeks after the election, especially with the high turnout of a Presidential election. The actual election certification date is November 27. If there are any recounts, it could be…
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