Submitted by Susanna Keilman. My parents moved to Dupont in 2005 just before my first deployment as a Medic with the United States Air Force Reserve. I was relieved to know they had chosen a safe city, with good neighbors and that they were close to what they needed. As my father (WWII Veteran) retired […]
City of Montesano Wins the Fourth Annual Washington State Waste Connections Mayor’s Cup
Submitted by City of DuPont. The City of Montesano defended their title as Mayor’s Cup Champions in the fourth annual Washington State Waste Connections Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. 21 teams from 10 different cities represented their place of home or work in the tournament. Teams played 18 holes at The Home Course, a USGA Championship […]
Hudson’s Bay Heritage Days Cookoff
Submitted by City of DuPont. The Hudson’s Bay Heritage Days BBQ Cookoff was a huge success attracting around 7,000 over the weekend with BBQ competitors, live music, food, a beer and wine garden featuring local craft brews, and children’s activities. The BBQ Cookoff, produced by Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 American Legion, is a Kansas […]
TCC Provost Marissa Schlesinger to Participate in Habitat Challenge
A press release from Tacoma Community College. Tacoma Community College Provost Marissa Schlesinger will complete the Habitat Challenge this week, rappelling down 28 stories from the roof of Tacoma’s Hotel Murano at approximately 2:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. The challenge raises funds for Pierce County Habitat for Humanity programs that promote homeownership, foreclosure prevention and aging in […]
Free CPSD Community Vaccine Clinics on Aug. 30 and 31
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District (CPSD) has partnered with Genoa Healthcare to host two free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Aug. 30 and 31 for CPSD staff, students, families, and the community. Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Genoa Healthcare will […]
Lakewood City Council Special Meeting Aug. 30
A press release from City of Lakewood. The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to recess into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the […]
Upskill training will advance workers into living-wage careers in priority industries. Training providers are needed.
A press release from WorkForce Central. Tacoma, WA – Employers across high-demand industries throughout Pierce County are seeking qualified job seekers to fill positions that provide living-wage employment. WorkForce Central is responding to this need by building a strong pool of technical training providers to deliver employer-driven, rapid reskill and upskill trainings to build the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 26
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 4-Aug. 17 is 594.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 405 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Obituary Notices – August 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Timothy Alen Ampe. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Phoebe L. Bates. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Jose Rios (Pepe) Morales.