Written by Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Anni Lange (Class of 2000) is vice president of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians, a national medical group headquartered in Tacoma. Lange oversees all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, marketing operations, sales and recruitment marketing and internal and external communications. Lange majored […]
HotWorx Mother’s Day Appreciation Event
Submitted by Ciara Boyce. HotWorx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio, will host a Mother’s Day Appreciation Event on Sunday, May 14, 2023 (11 am-2 pm) at their University Place location (7305 40th St W). Attendees will enjoy:
The trees at Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens announcement. With 282 trees across the ten-acre historic estate and botanical garden, their presence and positive impact are palpable to visitors. Adopting a tree at Lakewold Gardens helps to ensure these special trees are cared for in perpetuity and will cover the costs to nurture a tree for an entire year. Expenses […]
What’s UP with Biz?
City of Lakewood announcement. Have you ever wondered what the median home value is in U.P.? Which business sectors employ the most people in University Place? What about what people spend their money on in the city? Invest Pierce County is a database of community information provided by the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board. Data is […]
Testing students across the board for Highly Capable program signed into law
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Legislation to institute universal testing for the highly capable program was signed into law May 4, 2023. Senate Bill 5072, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), requires districts to screen all students in both early and late elementary years for highly capable services. “Highly capable programs provide an excellent opportunity to […]
Notice of Board and Commissions Vacancies
City of Puyallup announcement. Many Puyallup residents help build community through volunteer service. The City of Puyallup is soliciting applications for current vacancies and upcoming term expirations on the following citizen volunteer boards and commissions: To be considered for appointment, submit a complete application no later than 5:00 pm on May 12, 2023. Please note that many […]
Pierce County to purchase a downtown Tacoma building and consolidate justice services
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County on May 4, 2023 announced plans to acquire an office building located at 1501 Market St. in Tacoma. The building purchase is the next step in the County’s Justice Center and Space Planning Study, an initiative to combine justice-related programs into one campus to improve service delivery and public access. […]
Strickland, Kilmer Launch Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On May 4, 2023, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced the first meeting of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force. Reps. Kilmer and Strickland were instrumental in fighting for legislation creating the task force to be included in […]
Obituary Notices
Mountain View Funeral Home: Anthony “Tony” DeMarco; Estell Vivian Williams Sleavin.