Bates Technical College press release. Tacoma, Wash. – KBTC recently announced Amy Reed-Ferguson, a kindergarten teacher at Puyallup School District’s Pope Elementary School, is one of 11 educators from across the country to be named a PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion. The award, established in 2018, recognizes and celebrates passionate educators who work with young children from infants […]
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Sound Transit Survey Closes Oct. 26
Sound Transit press release. Getting to regional transit should be easy. That’s why Sound Transit is making investments near our South Tacoma and Lakewood stations to make Sounder train and regional bus connections more convenient for all. Access improvements could mean investments in safer walking, rolling and bicycling connections between stations and surrounding neighborhoods; improved […]
A message to voters & my fellow community members of University Place, Wa
Submitted by Joey Jones – University Place City Council Pos. 4 Candidate. “Recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic means strategic and long-term sustainable management of our city’s budget, supporting working families, ensuring access to vital resources for families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, maintaining and improving our parks, streets, public services, and keeping University Place a […]
Grumpy Old Men
Submitted by Catherine Rudolph. A move to Lakewood has been on my mind for a while, so I have been paying attention to the conversations around the Clover Park School District elections. I have been disturbed by the tone of the attacks on Alyssa Anderson Pearson. Her intentions, parentage, schooling and family friends have been […]
Upscale Vietnamese Hello Pho now open in South Hill
If you rate a restaurant based on its pickled veggies and delicious Vietnamese crepes, then Hello Pho should rise to the top of your list for South Hill dining. The new upscale Vietnamese restaurant opened Oct. 16, 2021 in South Hill at 16116 Meridian Ave. E. Fans of the beloved Pho Puyallup, which closed two […]
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Spotlight
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Looking for a furry best friend? October marks the official start of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has many adoptable dogs waiting for a loving home. Meet Frenzy, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever and German shepherd who has been […]
The DuPont City Council Oct. 26 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 26 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council Oct. 26 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 26 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
House Passes Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Help Communities Address Ongoing Opioid Crisis
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Last Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Dave Joyce (OH-14) to provide flexibility for community programs focused on the prevention of drug abuse and misuse. Specifically, the legislation helps Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalitions during […]