TACOMA, Wash. — With today’s announcement of a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, we want to acknowledge the crushing weight and deep impacts that the death of George Floyd, this subsequent trial, and the wait to get to this verdict have had on our community and the entire nation. Juries play a crucial […]
Mary Bridge Brigade Celebrates 100 Years, Donates $10 Million for New Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Building
TACOMA, Wash. – Mary Bridge Brigade, an organization of volunteers whose mission is to support Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network, celebrates its 100th year with a $10 million donation for the new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital building. In July 2020, MultiCare announced plans to build a new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital facility. This $10 million commitment from the […]
Let Clover Park Technical College Do the Cooking on May 14
You’ve never been to a drive-through like this! Gourmet ingredients and careful preparation come together to make your Friday night special, with proceeds supporting CPTC students. On Friday, May 14, celebrate the end of your work week with dinner made by students in CPTC’s award-winning Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts programs. Drive onto campus and […]
The Wedding Showcase returns to the Environmental Services Building April 24-25
The Wedding Showcase at the Environmental Services Building (ESB) will connect people planning one of the most memorable days of their lives with up to 12 different vendors on Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for a group of up to five people, and pre-registration […]
McHargue named Educator of the Month
Misty McHargue is Lakewood Rotary’s Educator of the Month for April, 2012. Misty teaches second graders at Hillside Elementary School in the Clover Park School District. Hillside Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. April is also the Month of the Military Child, so it is even more special to recognize an educator from […]
Pierce Transit CTAG April 22 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on April 22 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Kilmer Announces Over $632 Million to Keep Washington Child Care Providers on the Job, Lower Costs for Working Families
On April 16, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced over $632 million for Washington child care providers to open safely, keep workers on the payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families. “As the dad of two kiddos, I know that working families in our region and around the country depend on affordable and accessible child […]
Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader
By Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey, of […]
91 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 19
On April 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 213.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 91 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 60s from Lakewood. On April 17, we confirmed […]