Within the next 20 years, Sound Transit plans to extend the Tacoma Link light rail to the intersection of South 19th and South Mildred streets (known to many as “the Four Corners”). The new station will connect Tacoma Community College to Sea-Tac International Airport, Seattle and points further north in King County. The project is […]
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My Success: how one Pierce College alumna got her degree at her own pace
When Vanessa Garcia was preparing to graduate from Challenger High School in 2018, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to start college immediately or focus on getting work experience. A counselor at her school advised her to take just one class to get a jump start on her education. Pierce College was the most […]
Wildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by more than 400% over the same time last year. When hot weather hits, it is important to know how […]
Pierce Transit – Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for July 8 – FTA Title VI Program
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
Planning Commission Makes Final Recommendation on Home In Tacoma Package
TACOMA, Wash. – On Wednesday, June 5, the City of Tacoma Planning Commission made its final recommendation on the Home In Tacoma package, moving it forward to the City Council to begin the final phase of the process this summer. The formal letter of recommendation, the findings and recommendations report, and other supporting documentation for […]
10 ways to protect your personal information
Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft: We encourage you to create your own […]
Obituary Notices – June 26, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Douglas Jan Burgess Sr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Naijo Christina Nomura Fuata-Belford; Petra Milligan; David Prenovost; Carol Louise Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Gloria M. Rogers; Phyllis C. McCallum; Greg Johnson. Powers Funeral Home: Damaris Irene Dean. Gaffney Funeral Home: Timothy Roy Stratton.
JBLM hosts Freedom Fest celebration June 29: free, open to the public
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Freedom Fest celebration will be at Cowan and Memorial stadiums on Lewis Main Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This is the first year the event is not being held on July 4. It’s free and open to the public. Freedom Fest offers fair […]
22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition Opens June 25 in The Gallery at TCC
Celebrate local art and artists at TCC’s 22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition! This year’s exhibition features work by 32 local artists. Reception: July 17, 4-6 p.m. Salon Discussion: July 17, 6-8 p.m. Building 4 at Tacoma Community College, The Gallery is located near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Summer hours are Monday – […]