Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Today (April 9, 2024), the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that The Northwest Seaport Alliance will receive a $24.5 million federal grant to replace the Wapato Creek Culvert – which reached the end of its useful life in 2020 — with a bridge at the […]
Obituary Notices – April 10, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Arthur Crawford; William John McDonald. Mountain View Funeral Home: Gordon Lee Kelpman; Marion Jean Prevot. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Betty L. Larson. Powers Funeral Home: Norma Lou McBride; Shelley Ann Core; Dianna Hitomi Martin; Gary Lee Goodner.
Letter: A 2017 Artifact Reappears in 2024
Submitted by Don Russell, Lakewood. I noted in my daily walk around Waughop Lake this morning this ancient (2017) artifact propped up against a large redwood tree. I hadn’t seen this sign since it appeared in Waughop Lake in the winter of 2017 when it was realized that Pierce College had intermittently been discharging raw […]
Why Caring For Your Teeth’s Foundation Matters
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Building a great smile starts with a strong foundation. While our gums are often overlooked unless they are bleeding or causing us mouth pain, they are the key to good oral health, overall physical health and the best cheese grin you can imagine. To maintain optimal gum health, it’s important […]
Obituary Notices – April 9, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kelli White; Sandra Maple. Gaffney Funeral Home: Sr. Judith Mary Connelly, OSF. Powers Funeral Home: Paul Rosado Nieves.
Back Where He Belongs
During the City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, April 1, a familiar face was re-introduced to the community. Cory Shears, a retired sergeant with the University Place Police Department, has been hired to serve as the new community outreach officer for UPPD. In his new role, Shears will be tasked with addressing lower-level public safety […]
Obituary Notices – April 8, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jan Clifton; John William Gardiner; Richard A. Wilson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Edwin V Ellsworth.
Toyota of Puyallup Supports Helping Hand House with $20,000 Donation
Submitted by Toyota of Puyalllup. Puyallup, WA – Toyota of Puyallup supports the mission of Helping Hand House to provide urgent relief for families in our community through a $20,000 donation. Toyota of Puyallup and Helping Hand House partnered in a coat drive at the end of 2023. It became clear at that time the […]
Rep. Mari Leavitt holds Community Conversations
Submitted by Mari Leavitt. You are invited! Join Rep. Mari Leavitt at a community conversation. It’s a great way to have a dialogue on what’s important to you, hear about about work and important community projects from the 2024 legislative session, and an opportunity to listen to residents from across the district. Two upcoming conversations […]