Submitted by Jill McMullen. For over 30 years, UPPC has sponsored Divorce Recovery. These workshops have impacted and been attended by hundreds of people! Our next Divorce Recovery will take place on successive Thursday evenings from September 16-October 28 from 6:15-8:30 PM. For first-time attendees, the charge is $50. The alumni fee is $30. Fee […]
Kenzie Knapp discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy
A story from Pacific Lutheran University. In the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the […]
CalPortland files permit applications to expand DuPont mining operation
A press release from City of DuPont. The City of DuPont has received permit applications for the Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project that may be of interest to you and you are invited to comment on the proposal. City File Nos.: PLNG2021-006 (Site Plan Review), PLNG2021-009 (Tree Modification), PLNG2021-010 (Critical Areas Permit) and SEPA2021-002 (SEPA) […]
Tools from Pierce County Library System help students start the school year off right
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – As students return to the classroom, many are looking for tools and resources to start the new school year off right. The Pierce County Library System’s Tools for Students (http://tools.pcls.us) provides in-library and online resources including live tutors—and all for free. Tools for Students include in-depth […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 31
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 31, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 9-22 is 623.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 14.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 371 COVID-19 cases and 4 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 1, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yvette Marie Miller; Charlotte Ann Shaw; Josephine Weiss; Irene Schafer Willmann; Madeleine Marcel Fabel; Bryan Michael Campanoli. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Anthony Joseph Milas; Rosetta Sepich; Monroe James Summers III; Pamela Earline Reed. Mountain View Funeral Home: Kiwan Calvin Brown; William Clowney; Michael G. Meines. Powers Funeral […]
Pierce Transit introduces expanded Runner service
A press release from Pierce Transit. On Sept. 1, Pierce Transit resumed Runner service in the Ruston/Point Defiance area and began new Runner service to the Tideflats/Port of Tacoma area. These services and “JBLM Runner” service between Lakewood and JBLM are operating under the Pierce Transit Runner brand. Pierce Transit recognizes the need for innovative […]
DuPont’s Deputy Chief of Police to Retire
Submitted by City of DuPont. City of DuPont Deputy Chief of Police Ted DeHart has announced his retirement effective August 31st, 2021. Deputy Chief DeHart was appointed as the Deputy Chief in May 2019 after 27 years with the Washington State Patrol (WSP), departing there as a sergeant. “We were very lucky to have Ted […]
Overhead catenary wire installation on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 8th St.
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will install catenary wires over the tracks along the route on MLK Jr. Way from S. 16th St to S. 8th St. This work begins on Monday, Aug 30 and runs through Thursday, September 23. This work will be completed at night from 9pm-6am and in most of […]