Cancellation of 2020 Washington State Fair sparks new fair food event
Washington State Fair opens seven food vendors to the public amidst coronavirus pandemic
Elissa Blankenship
Elissa Blankenship is a second-year student at Pierce College Puyallup. She is working for The Puyallup Post as an Online Social Media Manager. Her future goals are not set in stone, though she plans to graduate from Pierce College with her Associate of Arts degree. She aspires to be an excellent journalist and voluntarily participated in the 4-H Dog Project program for eight years during her childhood. Having graduated high school in the class of 2020 amidst a worldwide pandemic, she feels she will be prepared for anything that requires adaptation or change.
She is an expert in equestrian endeavors and dog agility and obedience training. She is a hard-working individual who cares deeply about her current job and the people who surround her. She enjoys taking time to appreciate nature and stay connected with the Earth. She likes to read news articles, write what comes to mind, watch television and venture outdoors to practice her photography and videography skills.
Washington school districts’ response to COVID-19 guided by health officials
An update to Wash. school district planning for the 2020-21 school year
Northwest Trek opens new Wild Drive tours to the public
New Wild Drive tours at Northwest Trek reopen the wildlife conservation area to visitors
The strive for justice and equality – Standing strong with the Black Lives Matter movement
A stance on why the Black Lives Matter movement is important.
COVID-19 inspires influx of Wi-Fi hotspots across Washington State
Drive-in Wifi Hotspots are popping up around Washington state.
Asian giant hornets enter the U.S.
AGH have migrated to the U.S and have made an impact for some Wash. residents during COVID-19.
How Washington state handled COVID-19
How COVID-19 progressed in WA state in March 2020.
Student success program allows students to stay connected
Starfish, a Pierce College student success program, is utilized during COVID-19.
Homelessness rises amidst COVID-19
An increase of homelessness in WA state during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 brings on a pet and self-reliance craze
There has been an influx of pet adoptions and a demand for poultry products during the COVID-19 outbreak.