Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. If you’re 50 or older, you’re now eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot. Younger people who are immune compromised are also eligible. If you’re in one of those groups, you can get your booster at any of our vaccine clinics except South Hill Mall. That clinic will offer boosters for […]
Obituary Notices – April 2, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Podruchny; Sandra Mae Harder. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul A. Stracke; Vladislav Lazarov. Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Gillihan; Gaylen Harris; Arnold William Joringdal; Dolores J. Olson; Rita S. Pangelinan; Lauraine A. Pendleton; Denise F. Sheaffer Snider. Scott Funeral Home: Gladys Elaine Grant.
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 1 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s April 1 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Five lanes open on new southbound I-5 Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – It is a milestone that drivers who use southbound Interstate 5 through Fife have been anticipating. Early Friday, April 1, all southbound travel lanes were moved onto the new 1,579-foot-long southbound I-5 Puyallup River Bridge. For the past several weeks Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews, working for the […]
CP School District March 2022 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. March 7 Planning Meeting The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors held a planning meeting on March 7 to engage in training and discussion on roles and responsibilities of boards and superintendents and review board standard operating procedures. Training was led by Washington State School Directors Association facilitator […]
CPSD Promising Future: Nathan Leal
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Lakes High School senior Nathan Leal. After relocating multiple times as a child of military parents, Nathan joined CPSD as a freshman and is happy to finish all four years of high school at Lakes. “I’m really grateful to the people […]
New law boosts college affordability for veterans, military families
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Legislation to expand college affordability for military veterans, active military members, and their families by applying Washington state residency more broadly was signed into law by the governor today. “Our servicemembers have been facing a massive and costly barrier to education,” said Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), sponsor of Senate Bill […]
2022 State of Black Tacoma
Tacoma Urban League announcement. Join us for our 2022 State of Black Tacoma report as we lay out the GAINS, GAPS, and OPPORTUNITIES for GROWTH for Black Tacoma, and look for examples of success and guidance on how we can take action. Topics will include housing, healthcare, public safety, education and more! Virtual Community Event […]
What’s in the Water? Fluoridated Water and Its Benefits
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy – that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink? Using fluoridated water will help your smile more than you think. First of all, what is fluoridated water? Almost all water has […]