Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Rotary Club of Lakewood named Steilacoom Historical School District elementary school teacher Kristen Barton and Clover Park School District high school teacher Ben Shultis as April Educators of the Month. Kristen Barton is a distinguished educator who is devoted to ensuring all students achieve success. Throughout her 15 years in […]
Strickland, Salazar Launch Bipartisan Effort To Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement For Military Spouses Applying For Citizenship
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On May 12, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone […]
CPSD Promising Future: Antonia Savea
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Thomas Middle School seventh grader Antonia Savea. As a seventh grader, Antonia’s circle has grown tremendously. This school year, she joined the volleyball team, the Pacific Islander club, leadership and choir. She has also become more involved in her church. “This year has […]
PLU MBA program ranked first in Washington among private universities by U.S. News
Written by MacKenzie Hines, Assistant Director of Communications. PLU is again ranked as the top private university Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Washington State and the #2 MBA program in the state. In addition, PLU is #122 Best Business Schools (tie) out of almost 500 schools ranked nationally. PLU’s MBA prepares leaders to be […]
The Board of Health May 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on May 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Tacoma Trails Challenge June 3-18
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. With over 2,300 participants last year and SO MUCH great feedback we’ve decided to bring it back with new challenges and trails to explore! From June 3-18, we invite you to connect, explore, and discover your local Tacoma parks and trails and win prizes. This year’s kickoff event will take place on […]
The Puyallup City Council May 16 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Study Session on May 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – May 15, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Heidi C Bryan. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronald “Ron” W. Bredeson; Sylvia Halstead Bassett; Charles Francis Bessette; Tom Birkeland; Thomas Charles Birkeland; Kurt Ebert; Robert Grimes Sr.; Alma Elizabeth Hicks; Deborah Lorene Jackson; Margaret E. Jones; Patricia “Patty” Jordan; Teresita Sison, Donna Lynn Teichow; Katherine Mae Thompson; Pulotu Ulu; Dorothy […]
Statewide Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15, 2023, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 15, 2023. Other government […]