U.S. News and World Report recently named Steilacoom High School to their “Best High School 2021” list. The school also received this honor in 2019 and 2020. Steilacoom High School is ranked 24th out of 689 high schools in the state of Washington. High schools around the nation were ranked on the following indicators of school […]
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Arbor Day Foundation Honors University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Wash. – University of Puget Sound was honored with a 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, […]
Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader
By Lisa Patterson ’98, PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer. As the world was beginning to realize the enormity of COVID-19, two Pacific Lutheran University professors seized the 2020 moment to do significant research into the psychology of the pandemic. PLU Department of Psychology Chair Jon Grahe and his Statistics 232 students conducted a U.S. […]
143 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed Apr. 27
On April 27, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 256.8 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 143 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A man in his 80s from East Pierce County. A woman in […]
Obituary Notices – April 28, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mildred Myrtle Linden; Lorna Jean Henricksen; Linda Lou Pittman. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David Ray Johnson; John Joseph Sanders. Mountain View Funeral Home: Inge Hazen; Michael William Hazen; John Andrew Moffett; Alberto S. Pascual. Hill Funeral Home: William Dale Day.
Kiwanis 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Historic Stroll Create Their Own History In Steilacoom
The inaugural Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Historic Stroll took place on Sunday, 25 April, on a beautiful overcast day with no wind and eventual sunshine. The Steilacoom Kiwanis-sponsored event was a partnership with the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association, Steilacoom Tribe, and Steilacoom High School Key Club. The united purpose was to collect monetary […]
Attend the Homestead Park Virtual Public Meeting
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Help create a bright future for Homestead Park! The University Place Parks Advisory Commission is holding a virtual public meeting to get input on potential improvements and uses for Homestead Park. Located at 3761 Bridgeport Way W., Homestead Park encompasses 5.5 acres and includes wooded areas, walking trails, a fern grotto and a […]
Dinner’s ready for kids through YMCA
Submitted by YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Families with kids under age 18 can pick up fresh food for dinner today and a shelf-stable meal for tomorrow through the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. The Grab-and-Go dinners are available free in Tacoma and Lakewood. The current Grab-and-Go schedule runs through June 18 at […]
Northbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane closed this weekend
LAKEWOOD – Travelers who plan on using the northbound Interstate 5 exit to Thorne Lane are encouraged to plan additional travel time to prevent delays. Weekend ramp closure April 30 – May 3 Starting at 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, the northbound I-5 exit 122B to Thorne Lane will close until 4:30 a.m. Monday, May […]