Submitted by Richard Mercier. Regardless of whether you have children in the University Place School District or not, if you live here, then this letter is to you. The upcoming election in November impacts all of us as grandparents, parents, guardians, and citizens. With so many concerning stories surrounding education coming out here at home, […]
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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. One such dog who has been looking for a home for over […]
Promising Future: Evergreen fifth grader Conner Steele
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Evergreen Elementary School fifth grader Conner Steele. Conner moved from Mississippi to Joint Base Lewis-McChord with his family two years ago. He loves water and enjoys being able to have fun in all of the lakes in the area. His […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 15
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 15, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 22-Oct. 5 is 536.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.7 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 351 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – October 16, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Barbara Ann Hall; Terise Benjamin Perosi. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sarah Anne Taylor; Bernard Gekanana Ogari. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronald Ciro; Dennis Hannem; Sophia Haratyk; Marlys Huppert; Jaiquan Jones; Betty King; Eula L. Powell.
Harvest time
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. I have always loved Fall – the change in the weather, fall leaves, and visits to Spooner Farms with my granddaughters! Seeing pumpkins reminds me of all the work that farmers put into them before they end up decorating our porches. Planting the seeds in the field, […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator October 15 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 15 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma Residents and Business Owners Demand Solutions to Crime and Homeless Encampments
A press release from Tacoma Safe. Tacoma – On October 6, 2021, more than 200 Tacoma residents and business owners gathered to launch Tacoma Safe – a community-led campaign focused on addressing rising violent crime and inhumane homeless encampments. “Tacoma Safe is about bringing people together in our city to take action,” said Angela Connelly, […]
Lakewood City Manager October 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.