At this time of year, the U.P. Police Department is flooded with questions about fireworks. Please take a minute to review these frequently asked questions before purchasing fireworks or calling in a complaint or reporting an incident: Q: Are fireworks legal to discharge in University Place? A: Yes, but only on July 4 between the hours […]
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The Cholent: Why a Lutheran University Is a Leader on Holocaust Education
“Today I have the distinct pleasure of sharing this interview with Prof. Beth Griech-Polelle, the Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. PLU recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Yad Vashem to work together toward the goal of promoting remembrance and education of the Holocaust. This is one of the […]
Strickland, Kilmer Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration
On June 29, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment voted to approve $50 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2022 for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, which provides critical grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to implement projects to improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passage and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed June 30
On June 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 8-21 is 73.5 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 33 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 51,062 cases and 600 […]
Obituary Notices – July 1, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Galena Ageyev; Lois M. Peterson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Justin Lawrence Roberts. Powers Funeral Home: Nancy Marie Sandstrom; Doris Marie Haskey; Vivian June Roof. Gaffney Funeral Home: Thomas (Tom) Peter Larkin.
Pierce Transit, Sound Transit returning to full capacity
Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region are returning to full capacity and opening all seats starting in July. Governor Inslee is dropping state social distancing restrictions for transit as part of his decision to reopen the state. As vaccination rates continue to climb […]
Outstanding Steilacoom High Grads receive thousands in local SHEF scholarships!
Submitted by Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation. The Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation or SHEF is proud to announce the awarding of 32 scholarships to 32 exceptionally worthy Steilacoom High School graduates this past month. SHEF is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 and since that time has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to Steilacoom […]
Salmon Is Tasty and Good for You
Bears, eagles, and Northwest Native Americans know a good thing when they taste it . . . Salmon. My wife Peg and I have eaten salmon from Copper River to Columbia River and beyond. The great thing about salmon is that it not only tastes great, it’s good for you as well. Salmon brothers and […]
Wings & Wheels, Freedom Fair Airshow Return for July 3-4
TACOMA WA – Wings & Wheels and the Freedom Fair Air Show will take place over the July 3-4 weekend. The patriotic Air Shows will feature the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Historic Planes that will thrill the public. This year’s event features the Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II demonstration team and the US Navy […]