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Rep. Strickland criticizes Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense as ‘irresponsible’
KOMO News | Rep. Strickland criticizes Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense as ‘irresponsible’ By: The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — Democratic Rep. Marilyn Strickland won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Washington. Strickland currently serves on the Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. The National News Desk spoke with Strickland on the…
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Squaxin Park event celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, reflects on Columbus Day
The Olympian | Squaxin Park event celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, reflects on Columbus Day By: Ty Vinson Hundreds gathered at Squaxin Park on Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with members of the Squaxin Island Tribe and officials from the City of Olympia. The event was kicked off with a prayer in the Lushootseed language…
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Rep. Strickland visits Nisqually Tribe to tour future projects
Nisqually Valley News | Rep. Strickland visits Nisqually Tribe to tour future projects By: Dylan Reubenking Rep. Marilyn Strickland took a tour of the Nisqually Indian Tribe Tuesday, Oct. 8, to visit the tribe’s existing and future projects funded by a $5.4 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Strickland toured the tribe’s public…
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This local park famous for its rhododendrons will soon be getting a makeover
The News Tribune | This local park famous for its rhododendrons will soon be getting a makeover By Craig Sailor Less rhodies and trees, more playgrounds and grass. That’s the prescription for a newly renovated Homestead Park in University Place, according to city planners. The 5.5-acre park just received a $500,000 infusion secured by U.S.…
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Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases
CoStar | Developer incentives aim to expand options for service members seeking housing near military bases By David Holtzman With some military housing facing challenging conditions and a maintenance backlog, some service members are looking off-base for a safe and affordable place to live. But advocates say neighborhoods around military bases can be small and lack…
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Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Increase Affordable Housing Options For Military Communities
The Seattle Medium | Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Increase Affordable Housing Options For Military Communities By: Aaron Allen Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) have introduced the Low-Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the growing housing crisis affecting military personnel in high-cost areas. The…
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Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases
Miltary.com | Amid Military Housing Crunch, Lawmakers Propose Incentive for Developers to Build Near Bases By: Rebecca Kheel Hoping to provide service members more affordable housing options near military bases, a bipartisan pair of House members wants to offer developers a tax incentive to build that housing. A bill being introduced by Reps. Blake Moore,…
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Pierce Transit announces bus shelter upgrades, new projects
Tacoma Weekly: Pierce Transit announces bus shelter upgrades, new projects Across Pierce County, Pierce Transit makes more than 2,000 stops throughout its 292 square mile service area and more than 500 of these stops are at bus shelters. With a notable portion of these shelters situated in areas without much foot traffic or activity happening around them,…
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Army breaks ground on $100 million modernized barracks at JBLM
Stars and Stripes: Army breaks ground on $100 million modernized barracks at JBLM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Army on Wednesday broke ground on a one-of-a-kind barracks at the base that service officials said will be the future home of a relatively new combat unit. The $100 million barracks will open in 2027 to…
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JBLM breaks ground for first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks project
FOX13: JBLM breaks ground for first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks Joint Base Lewis-McChord is leading the way in protecting the environment, participating in a pilot program for a sustainable materials barracks project.