Submitted by KM Hills. Have you ever wanted to explore a private school education for your student but didn’t know where to start? St Frances Cabrini School will be hosting an open house this Sunday January 26th from 9:30 to 11:30am. This will be a great opportunity for your family to talk with staff and […]
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter Compensation Bill
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (January 23, 2025), during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced a bipartisan bill to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17). “Military firefighters are directly exposed to PFAS chemicals while on the job,” said Strickland. “They […]
Nobles bill to update anti-discrimination laws in schools heard in committee
A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly include protections for students based on immigration status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, and homelessness. It also distinguishes between sexual orientation, […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Jan. 22
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Parks Tacoma adopts Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports to highlight commitment to youth
Parks Tacoma has adopted the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports to boost the District’s commitment to providing safe environments for youth to play, learn and grow and high-quality programming to keep them active and engaged. The policy statement drafted by the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit that works on complex challenges in society, outlines eight […]
And the winner is…
The outcome was razor-close, but West Pierce Fire & Rescue took home the winner’s trophy in the Second Annual Battle of the Badges blood donor drive. WPFR squeaked by with a total of 19, topping last year’s champ, the U.P. Police Department, by just one donor. Although staffing shortages caused the event to be limited […]
Larry Wood, Kiwanis Club awarded 2024 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood Community Foundation Fund. In life, James Lawrence “Larry” Saunders distinguished himself in so many ways, devoted husband and father, decorated career soldier, visionary community leader, and our first Chief of the Lakewood Police Department, responsible for its founding organization and original staffing. Larry was known, loved and admired for selfless […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 25 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 25 (8 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Host your ‘All-Class’ Reunion at Lakewood Elks Lodge
Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388. All Pierce County High Schools can host their 2025 “All-Class” Reunions at the Lakewood Elks Lodge for free. What is an ALL-CLASS reunion?A gathering where graduates from all graduating classes of a school are invited to attend. Bringing together alumni from every year to reconnect and reminisce about their […]