The City of Puyallup seeks applications from residents to write “for” and “against” statements for the voters’ pamphlet regarding a bond measure for a public safety facility. On July 13, 2021, the City Council will consider second and final reading of an ordinance which would authorize a ballot measure to be placed on the November […]
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Grocery Outlet Announces Eleventh Annual ‘Independence from Hunger Campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 11th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 23 – July 31, 2021, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 400 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. […]
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Construction of Forensic Hospital at Western State Hospital Campus
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Prevail the Trail 5K fun run invites all ages and abilities to register
The Prevail the Trail 5K is the second race in Pierce County Parks’ Run the Fun 5K series and is open to all ages and abilities. The 5K may be completed at the racecourse in person or at a location of the racer’s choice with results submitted virtually. The in-person option of the run takes […]
Camp Invention’s Action-Packed, In-Person and At-Home Summer Program Coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus the week of July 19 – July 23, 2021. At this local camp, families can choose Camp Invention’s in-person or at-home option. And to address any uncertainty that families face when planning for the upcoming summer camp season, Camp […]
Steilacoom’s Salmon Bake is BACK
Picnicking at Sunnyside Beach on a sunny, Sunday afternoon, the scent of grilled salmon and corn on the cob filling the air…No, this is not a dream! The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) WILL be holding its annual Salmon Bake on July 25 at Sunnyside Beach, 2701 Chambers Creek Road from Noon until 4:00 pm […]
Vet Clinic, Jun ’21
Need a video-capable device or internet connection for VA Telehealth? https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/89911/need-video-capable-device-internet-connection-va-telehealth/ Mobius delivers first of 50 IBots to VA to determine how machines may help Veterans. https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5680 VA partner Salesforce helps Air Force Veteran. https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/88909/va-partner-salesforce-helps-air-force-veteran/ WSDOT folio regarding contract opportunities for veteran-owned businesses. https://wsdot.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020/04/27/SR520-folio-Veterans-Diversity-Inclusion.pdf Program assists Veterans with visual impairment. https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/89608/program-assists-veterans-visual-impairment/ Three Agent Orange Conditions […]
Local Camp Invention Program Now Available in Action-Packed, At-Home Format
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is offering Steilacoom area children an all-new, at-home format of the program the week of July 26 – July 30, 2021. Camp Invention at home reaches far beyond what families have come to expect from “virtual” learning – balancing active, independent hands-on exploration with opportunities for […]
Walk Tacoma: Pride Walk Launches on July 7
Tacoma, WA – Learn about the history of the Rainbow Center, the resource hub for the LGBTQ2S+ community that has served the South Puget Sound community for more than 20 years. Tour stops include previous office locations for the organization, event locales for Out in the Park & Tacoma Pride, and historical locations of gay-friendly […]