City of University Place announcement. Watch your mailbox later this month or view it on the website to read the premier edition of “Between the Lines,” a new communications tool from the City of University Place. This printed newsletter will be delivered to U.P. addresses and will supplement the bi-weekly digital newsletter “Headlines” as another way to […]
Public Hearing Notice to extend Interim Zoning Controls
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to again extend the interim zoning controls implemented via Ordinance No. 3240 for an additional six months. These interim zoning controls pertain to facilities to accommodate homeless individuals consistent with House Bill 1220. This public hearing will be open to the public and will occur in the City Council Chambers located on the […]
Tacoma Baseball History Event Happening March 25 at Cheney Stadium
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office has announced a public history event, “Fields of Memories: Celebrating Tacoma’s Baseball History” from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Cheney Stadium. The free public event is hosted in partnership with the Tacoma Pierce County Sports Museum, the Tacoma Rainiers, the City of Tacoma […]
PLU Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation. PLU received a “gold” designation and was ranked the sixth most “military friendly” institution among private universities offering doctorate degrees. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses […]
Changing Minds event in Tacoma this May
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Changing Minds is an annual benefit of the MultiCare Behavioral Health Foundation, which takes place during Mental Health Awareness Month. The fundraiser highlights behavioral health issues and helps sustain and expand mental health services for people of all ages in our region. This year, a breakfast will be held on May 25 […]
CPSD Promising Future: Joanna Cromer
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Carter Lake Elementary School fifth grader Joanna Cromer. Joanna moved to the United States during fourth grade after her family was stationed in Germany for eight years. There have been many days when Joanna misses her home, […]
Obituary Notices – March 18, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Willie Arlandus Baylis; Jeralee Helen Folsom (Weston); Dorothy Louise Loveless. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jackie J Bentz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Merlin “Mack” R McKenzie. Gaffney Funeral Home: Leonard James Laudadio.
Hope, dignity and purpose
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. This last Wednesday I delivered my annual State of County Address at the Steilacoom Town Hall. I was honored to be joined by Nisqually Tribal Chairman Willie Frank III, Bobby Whitener from the Squaxin Tribe, Judges Tim Ashcraft and Kevin McCann, Auditor Linda Farmer, Council Chair Ryan Mello, Councilmembers Dave […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator March 17 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s March 17 report to the Town Council by clicking here.