Pierce College announcement. Pierce College is pleased to introduce the five candidates for the position of President. The College is planning to fill two positions – President, Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom and President, Pierce College at Puyallup. The candidates will visit the two campuses throughout the month of March and present an open forum at […]
International Women’s Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. March 8 is International Women’s Day and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is incredibly proud of our personnel. Did you know…? WPFR is so proud of the work all employees do. To see more of these fantastic females who serve our community each and every day, visit WPFR’s […]
DuPont Police names Moore Deputy Chief
City of DuPont announcement. Chief Doug Newman has selected Bryan Moore to serve as DuPont Police Department’s second in command. Mayor Ron Frederick and City Administrator Andy Takata have subsequently confirmed Newman’s selection. After several interview panels, Moore was selected out of a competitive pool of candidates. The applicants consisted of senior police […]
KeyBank Reaches Out to Tacoma’s Black Community to Promote Financial Wellness: events devoted to employment and homeownership
Submitted by KeyBank. KeyBank is focusing on its commitment to improving financial wellness among the local Black community with March events related to job recruitment and home ownership. Details on the events are below, and all local residents are invited to attend: Job Recruitment Event: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.Shiloh Baptist Church1211 […]
Soot, Service, and Show: A brief history of women’s work on railways
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Join us at the Tacoma Historical Society Museum (March 10, 6:30 pm), 406 Tacoma Avenue South, for this free talk in honor of Women’s History Month. Speaker: Zara Hudelot, Northwest Railway Museum Educator “Soot, Service, and Show: A brief history of women’s work on railways” Women’s work has been vital to […]
Congratulations to Curtis Vikings 4A State Basketball Champs
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Congratulations to University Place’s own Curtis Vikings on their second straight 4A State basketball title! We are so proud of you! Go Viks!
YMCA Starts Hosting Pickleball Tournaments
Submitted by Maura White, YMCA. Beginning this month, the YMCA will begin hosting pickleball tournaments for the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The tournaments are open to members and the community to participate in. To play in the tournament it’s $10 per person, per tournament. Community members will need to pay for a guest pass […]
Good report card for City of Puyallup
City of Puyallup social media post. The City of Puyallup recently received a good financial report card from Moody’s Investors Services. The City was upgraded from an A1 to an Aa3 ranking, one of the firm’s highest rankings. Learn more in our e-newsletter article here.
ORCA LIFT is coming to Pierce Transit
Pierce Transit announcement. On February 13, 2023, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to have Pierce Transit join the ORCA LIFT reduced fare program. Effective April 1, 2023, Pierce Transit will accept ORCA LIFT adult reduced-fare payment on both bus and Runner services. Click here to see if you qualify for ORCA LIFT. If […]