Written by Doug Adamson. We’re that much closer to a new and improved Interstate 5 near JBLM! Since August 2023, construction crews have been working hard near DuPont. They have been constructing the foundations for major upgrades to I-5. There has been a lot of other work to improve how people get to the interstate and how […]
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Obituary Notices – August 8, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kenneth Thomas McFarland; Brenda Sistrunk; Carol Martinez Viray. Gaffney Funeral Home: Jayce Ryan Kaiser.
Letter: Congratulations Maizy Medley
Submitted by Jason Medley. Congratulations go out to my oldest daughter, Maizy. Maizy had her daughter Lyla Leigh on August 6. Mom and baby are doing great! We love you Maizy and Lyla.
Pierce College student turns class project into successful non-profit
As part of the coursework for Management 283 or Principles of Management, Dr. Paul Gerhardt asks his students to come up with a business plan for a non-profit organization. For Shatone Martin, the class project had perfect timing. “I went to my teammates and said: I actually have this idea, and I want to […]
Nourish Pierce County Receives $150,000 Grant from KeyBank
Submitted by KeyBank. Nourish Pierce County has received a grant of $150,000 from KeyBank to support the opening of its newest food bank location in Lakewood, which will alleviate food and nutrition insecurity for thousands of people with an innovative new model. This visionary new food bank will change the food bank experience, with the […]
Business Assistance Programs Available
Pierce County’s Economic Development Department’s latest newsletter shared a number of business assistance programs available from a variety of local groups and entities. OMWBE Academy: Is your business certified? The OMWBE Academy presents step by step learning modules to support real world results that benefit certified firms. Modules include topics such a bonding, indirect rates, and […]
Obituary Notices – August 7, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kirk Steven Brymers; Ronald Aaron Fox; Richard A. Libby Jr.; Soonpauri Thanyawan. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Arlene Marguerite; James Collins. Gaffney Funeral Home: Gene Patrick Hussey. Scott Funeral Home: James C. Thomas; Richard Raymond.
Tacoma City Council Presented With Results of Latest Biennial Community Survey
TACOMA, Wash. – During the August 6 City Council study session, the City Council was presented with the results of the City of Tacoma’s latest biennial community survey. Conducted last June, results of this scientific survey of randomly selected households from each City Council district will help inform budgeting and funding priorities. They will also help […]
The Puyallup Library Board August 19 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup Library Board will meet on August 19 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.