City of Puyallup announcement. Enroll in Puyallup Alerts, the City’s official emergency alert system. Using the system, the City can send life safety information quickly to you. To receive alerts, you must be either work or live within the City limits. Learn more about the system and sign up for alerts via text, phone and […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Angela Gibson
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Thomas Middle School head secretary Angela Gibson. Angela has been a member of the CPSD team for 18 years. She worked as the secretary of the district assessment department for 10 years before becoming a secretary at Woodbrook and then joining the Thomas […]
Tacoma City Council Member Keith Blocker statement on Passage of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5080
City of Tacoma announcement. “E2SSB 5080 makes critical changes to the Cannabis Social Equity Program that address the disproportionate and negative consequences communities of color have faced for using or selling cannabis. Most importantly, this bill will ensure there is parity in the licensing system for producers and retailers, giving everyone an opportunity to thrive […]
RFP for 2023 Waughop Lake Alum Treatment
City of Lakewood announcement. City Project Number 401.0018 The City of Lakewood is requesting proposals for professional services from qualified contractors for the purpose of an alum treatment for algae control in Waughop Lake. The City’s needs are outlined below. Project Schedule The City’s timeline for selecting a contractor and treating the lake is as […]
Celebrate Spring at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival, June 3-4, 2023Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98407Free and Ticketed Experiences! Enjoy a showcase of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, shopping, lectures, live music, a beer and wine tasting garden and more. Tickets are […]
Obituary Notices – May 4, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Dixon; Karen (Ked) Doyle. Powers Funeral Home: Laurence Reese Welch; Earl William Sifferman Jr. Hill Funeral Home: Philip Peters. Gaffney Funeral Home: Brooke Morgan. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Margaret Lorena Patten. Scott Funeral Home: Sirrone Newbern.
April 2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th alone, crews responded to 66 calls for service, which is typical when there […]
An Evening of Celtic Music and Dance – Magical Strings and Tacoma Youth Chorus May 13
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The celebrated Celtic duo, Magical Strings, will join the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus for an inspiring evening of traditional and contemporary music and dance. We invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy this special collaboration between TYC and Celtic specialists Philip and Pam Boulding on […]
Punctured and Partially Maimed Dogs Find Loving Homes
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On January 2, two dogs were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County severely injured with puncture wounds, scars, and one with a partially missing hind foot. The 2-year-old mastiff mix, now named Hank, arrived at the shelter with scars all over his […]