Join Tacoma Historical Society as they mark Historic Preservation Month at the May 10 (7 pm) virtual meeting, as author, researcher, journalist, Tacoma Historical Society member and Historic Tacoma board member Steve Dunkelberger will chat about five unsolved mysteries from our collective past — from cold cases of murder and disappearances, to unexplained sightings of […]
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City of Puyallup Asks for Feedback on Community Newsletter
Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is researching options on developing a Community Newsletter, which would give regular updates about City news, projects, and other important topics. As part of the research process, the City asks that the community please submit feedback by completing the survey here. The survey should take less than ten […]
Clover Park Kids CAN: Adiel Rangel
When schools began virtual learning last spring, Lochburn Middle School eighth grader Adiel Rangel was ready to dive in head first. Online learning was a perfect fit for him and his interest in computers made logging in, learning and doing his work a breeze. Along with exceling in the online classroom, he was always the […]
Steilacoom Historical School District School Board Special Session
The Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Session on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 5:45 pm, to take action on the approval of Resolution 874-05-12-21 Academic and Student Well-Being Plan and approval of Saltar’s Point HVAC replacement. Following the Special Session, the regularly scheduled Study Session will be held at […]
179 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths confirmed May. 4
On May 4, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 374.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.7 per 100,000. We confirmed 179 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: A woman in her 60s from Tacoma. A woman in […]
Obituary Notices – May 5, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mary Magdalene Eddington; Terry Olson; KimAnne Koontz; Kenneth Michael Lund; Rebecca Mary Vincent. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jesse Holmes; Peter Joseph Israel; Gordon Edgerly Moreshead. Gaffney Funeral Home: Irwin Krigsman.
Well Done, U.P.
The City of University Place has earned WellCity status from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). By successfully meeting WellCity requirements established by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, the City will save two percent on all AWC Trust active medical premiums in 2022. This marks the sixth year that U.P. has earned this designation. But […]
Tacoma Public Library announces plans for reopening two additional locations, refreshing the Main Library, and expanding services
TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library today announces several updates to its current operations: opening two more locations, upgrading facilities at downtown’s Main Library, and expanding appointment-based services to specialized library departments. Two more locations will open May 11 On Tuesday, May 11, the Kobetich Library and Moore Library will open at limited capacity for visits by appointment or walk-in. This […]
Promising Futures: Tyee Park 5th grader Talijha Kent
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Tyee Park Elementary School fifth grader Talijha Kent. She brings a positive outlook to class every day and is always willing to contribute to class discussion. She has a passion for learning and helping her classmates succeed. “I really enjoy helping others learn,” she said. “It always […]