Clover Park School District announcement. Hundreds of students in grades K-12 participated in the district’s STEAM Fair on March 11 at Harrison Preparatory and Four Heroes Elementary schools. The event was filled wall-to-wall with hands-on STEAM activities, student projects and career exploration opportunities. Families who attended engaged in the vast world of science, technology, engineering, art and math along with their children. […]
Letter: Get your mail out of your mailbox before night
Submitted by Ron Nelson. I live on Gravelly Lk Dr just past Grey Stone. Last Friday as I drove down our driveway all six of my neighbor’s mailboxes, mine included had been forced opened the night before. I drove down Gravelly Lake Drive toward Veterans Drive and every mailbox had been pried open along the […]
Black mamas deserve healthy babies
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. In 2020, Black women in the United States were 3 times more likely to die due to pregnancy related complications while pregnant than white women. Black babies are nearly twice as likely to die as other infants. These disparities exist regardless of income and education. We’re working to address that crisis in Pierce County. […]
TNT: These Pierce County public schools ranked high in new analysis. Which got an ‘A’ grade?
“There are more than 290 school districts in the Evergreen State, according to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. By its measure, Niche, a ranking and review site focused on education, finds that there are more than 230 schools with an overall “A” grade in Washington, many of which are in Pierce County.” […]
The Board of Health April 19 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on April 19 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – April 18, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: George C Drago. Mountain View Funeral Home: Michele Ann Almond. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Helaniah Clark.
United for University Place to review the coalition at April 19 meeting
Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place, the University Place coalition was reestablished two years ago to meet the needs of University Place. More than a place to just talk, or an action organization, the coalition is a loosely associated organization of businesses, non-profits and individuals who care about this community and want to […]
Steilacoom Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
Submitted by Steilacoom Garden Club. The Steilacoom Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale will occur from 9am-Noon on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the tennis courts next to the Town Hall on Lafayette in Steilacoom. There will be bargains galore! Pick up a plant for Mom. Find suitable additions to your established garden. Start a new […]
CPSD Superintendent Banner to speak at Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus, Olympic Bldg., Room 102 (adjacent to Parking Lot A) Topic: Clover Park School District Initiatives and How They Impact Our Community. Guest Speaker: Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner Ron Banner is proud to serve in the lead role […]