Submitted by Chris Saunders. At the coalition upcoming meeting Mayor Steve Worthington and City Council member Caroline Bellici will be speaking about University Place and answering questions from the audience about the city. We regularly meet on the third Wednesday of each month, Wednesday, March 15 at University Place Presbyterian Church in the lower lounge […]
Partner Spotlight: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Clover Park School District announcement. The Lakewood YMCA is a key partner with CPSD to help students build a strong foundation for academic, emotional, social and physical growth. Middle school students can attend a choice of five classes offered by the YMCA, focused on topics such as youth and government, or visit the Community Learning […]
The Board of Health March 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Testing, restoration, rail grinding and final touches continue through March and April
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems, and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. Also, the contractor is working on final checklist items, which come up at the end […]
Strickland named National Security Task Force Chair
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), unveiled nine new policy task forces for the 118th Congress. From combating the climate crisis to enacting commonsense immigration reform, each task force is centered around New Dems’ top priorities and […]
Mayor Victoria Woodards to Present 2023 State of the City at Mount Tahoma High School March 16
City of Tacoma announcement. Mayor Victoria Woodards will present the 2023 State of the City Address at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium (4634 S. 74th St. in Tacoma) on Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is Building Tomorrow Together. Topics covered during her address will include community safety, affordable housing and […]
New Data Shows Sharp Decline in Students Moving Directly from High School to College
Washington Student Achievement Council announcement. Over the past decade, Washington’s high school graduation rate has steadily increased, but the proportion of the state’s graduates who enroll directly in college has not. The direct enrollment rate that once hovered around 60 percent dropped to 50 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Declines in the direct enrollment rate […]
Obituary Notices – March 13, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Curran N Ragan. Mountain View Funeral Home: Daniel P. Eugenio; Miyoko Frohmader; Geraldine Frances Thomas; R.J. Fatu Vaiolo; Jimmy Massey SR.
JBLM will conduct mortar training March 13-18
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from March 13 at 6:30 a.m. to March 18 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.