AffordableSchools.net has named Pierce College (#1) and Tacoma Community College (#2) in the top 10 most affordable online colleges in Washington. … [Read more...]
Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association April Meeting Cancelled
The April 2 meeting of the Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association has been canceled. The meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday each month. … [Read more...]
See a business violating ‘Stay Home’ order? File a complaint
Since Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order took effect last week, there has been some confusion around what businesses are essential and what ones should close. … [Read more...]
MultiCare updates on donation needs amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by MultiCare Health System. TACOMA, Wash. —MultiCare Health System is grateful to the generous community members who are stepping up and making contributions to bolster MultiCare’s equipment inventory because of a global shortage of supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations of manufactured and homemade personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as food donations, have been … [Read more...]
The Tooth Fairy Continues Dental Education During School Closures and Social Distancing
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. The Tooth Fairy is delivering smiles to parents who may be looking for ways to occupy their children’s attention and educate them during this time of school closures and social distancing. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – March 31, 2020
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Cydney Ketchum; Roberta Gayton. … [Read more...]
April 1 is National Census Day, have you been counted?
By now Lakewood residents should have received an invitation via the mail to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. This invitation included a personalized identification number to be entered online to complete the census using your computer or phone. … [Read more...]
Sheriff Paul Pastor withdraws his planned retirement
Monday, the Pierce County Council, through Vice Chair Dave Morell, received a letter from Sheriff Paul Pastor withdrawing his retirement. … [Read more...]
Zoom chat with Lakewood City Manager John Caulfield
Submitted by Ken Witkoe. You might be interested in watching this video I did via Zoom with John Caulfield, Lakewood City Manager. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
University Place Refuse and Recycling Cancels Spring Cleanups
Submitted by Michael Gruener. In light of the governor's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, University Place Refuse and Recycling/Westside Disposal has canceled the spring Cleanup events that were to happen, for University Place and Fircrest, on April 4th and 11th, 2020. Due to the uncertainty of the timeline of the COVID-19 curve, we will not be rescheduling. … [Read more...]