By Dr. Patt Schwab with Dorothy Wilhelm. From Dorothy: It’s getting cold again and the ten day forecast even insists that snow is on the way – again. This might be a good time to stay indoors and we’re so lucky to have literally dozens of museums in our immediate area. I counted 36. No […]
Curtis High grad makes podium at Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship
Submitted by Stephanie James. Saudia James-Heard, a Curtis High School graduate, placed 7th in the Triple Jump at the Big 12 Conference, NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 25. With a jump of 12.79m (41′ 11.5″) Saudia earned the Kansas Jayhawk jumper 7th place, a podium spot, […]
DuPont February 24 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council February 24 report by clicking here.
On the Court and in the Classroom: A Brother and Sister Find Success at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement, written by Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. On the day of high school class choices, a middle school teacher noticed the normally outgoing Jackson Reisner sitting quietly, acting withdrawn. Jackson grew increasingly anxious as the morning progressed. A movie buff, the Burlington eighth grader had seen all the difficult […]
Clover Park School District and City of Lakewood Partner on Youth Wellness
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District (CPSD) and the city of Lakewood have partnered to fund programs that support wellness for CPSD students. The partnership includes matching federal dollars from both the district and city and focuses on peer-to-peer mental health activities for students, staff training on mental health and small group […]
Bates Technical College Foundation partners with Tacoma Urban League to support students of color
Bates Technical College announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — Bates Technical College students of color can now apply for a $2,500 scholarship, made possible through a partnership with the Tacoma Urban League. The college’s foundation recently entered a six-year partnership with the Tacoma Urban League to offer the T’wina Nobles Young Professional Scholarship, which allows for four $2,500 […]
We want to hear from you: Improving safety, mobility on SR 512 in Pierce County
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. PUYALLUP – If you travel on or near State Route 512 in Pierce County, the Washington State Department of Transportation wants to hear from you. People who drive, walk, bike or roll have an opportunity to share their insights. WSDOT wants your feedback for a study that will recommend near-, mid- […]
Seuss-tacular Spring Fling is Saturday at STAR Center
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and National Reading Month. Come join fun crafts, activities and games inspired by your favorite Dr. Seuss books and characters. March 4, 10 am-1 pmat the STAR Center, 3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409. Click here for more info.
Obituary Notices – February 28, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Betty Ann Carlson Gage; Suluao Uti. Powers Funeral Home: Josi Kay Larsen; Joyce Alida Nehila.