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Pierce College announces new paramedic certificate in Emergency Medical Services program
Pierce College is proud to announce the introduction of a new paramedic certificate in our Emergency Medical Services program. For over 30 years, the Emergency Medical Services program at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom has provided students with the necessary education and training to be successful in the field. From firefighters to EMTs, our students […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents Free Summer Showcase August 10th
Submitted by B. J. Coleman. Dance Theatre Northwest will present a “Summer Dance Showcase” on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM. An “Arts Are Education” Performance at the University Place Library Atrium, 3609 Market Street, University Place, WA 98466, the show is free, handicapped accessible and open to the public. Richard Philion, guest artist, […]
Sprinker Recreation Center to celebrate its new outdoor play features on Aug. 17
Pierce County Parks is celebrating the opening of Sprinker Recreation Center’s new outdoor amenities on Saturday, Aug. 17! The community is invited to join this free event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a day filled with fun, games and activities for all ages. The design of Sprinker’s new outdoor enhancements was inspired by […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. New York Mets
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, Aug. 11, for […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Aug. 12
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Application period opening for the 2025 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program
The 2025 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in preserving and promoting historical and cultural heritage in Pierce County, is accepting applications from Aug. 19 through Sept. 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. The goal of the Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program is to distribute grants that are awarded based on a project’s […]
Obituary Notices – August 9, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Hayfa Dallal; Elizabeth Dean Brinkley Schultz Mountain View Funeral Home: Shirley Corral; Richard A. Libby Jr; Donald Moseid; Cheryl Raile; Leslie R Rider; Aidan Lee Schmidt. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Dale Robert Rivard; Amy Phyllis Higley. Scott Funeral Home: Trina L. Burns.
July Alarm Summary
In July 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,785 calls for service, which was an average of 57 calls per day. This is the largest monthly call volume WPFR has seen in the past three years and 277 more calls for service than last month. As the summer continues, we would like […]