Submitted by Korsmo Construction. Tacoma, WA – Korsmo Construction is pleased to announce its Bronze Level sponsorship of the 2024 Relay for Life Tacoma-South Puget Sound, as the organization celebrates its 40th year. Relay for Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate those whose lives have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones, and […]
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Pierce County Deploys New SmartSigns to Reduce Unsafe Driving Practices
Submitted by Pierce County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition. TACOMA –Today (May 29, 2024), the Pierce County Target Zero Traffic Safety Taskforce announces a new pilot program that provides real-time, educational feedback to motorists in an effort to deter unsafe driving. Through August 1, four SmartSigns will rotate throughout eight locations in Pierce County, remaining at […]
2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results
On January 26, Pierce County leaders, service providers, and volunteers surveyed people experiencing homelessness during the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to effectively allocate funds to support efforts to end homelessness. We counted 2,661 people on our streets and in our shelters; roughly […]
UPPD Police Blotter – May 29
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival to bring traffic impacts to Point Defiance Park and ferry terminal
Visitors to Point Defiance Park can expect significant traffic impacts the weekend of June 1-2 related to the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. Drivers wishing to access the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum or Owen Beach on those days are strongly encouraged to use the Mildred Street entrance. Free […]
Five Additional ‘One Tacoma’ Public Workshop Events Announced for June
TACOMA, Wash – Community members now have five additional “visioning workshop” events, including a virtual workshop via Zoom, where their ideas about Tacoma’s long-term future and strategic vision take center stage. The public comments and ideas gathered at the nine workshop events in May and June will, along with the One Tacoma Online Ideas Wall, […]
Obituary Notices – May 30, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Zaron Braggs. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Regina Marie R. Roberto. Powers Funeral Home: Shari Lynn Nagrodski; Frank Lynn Durham; Andrew Gabriel Anderson; Robert Lester Gale. Gaffney Funeral Home: Alycen Renee Wise; Harry Buck McAlister; Brendon James Merritt; Fay Mable Willard; Marilyn Jane Weber; Guelda Lewis Messina. Scott Funeral Home: Nathan Middlebrooks; […]
Sizzling, Savory Summer Event Series Kicks Off June 1 in the Heart of Proctor
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members can make this summer a season of walkable, family-friendly fun in Tacoma’s North End with the new Proctor Blocks: Open Streets Events series, starting June 1. The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Planning Program is partnering with local organizations to host pedestrian-friendly street fairs and activities. This summer event series was inspired […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center is helping people talk—and care about—mental health
By Elizabeth Allen. Climate, politics, social anxiety, and the differences in people’s lived experience all contribute to the challenge of addressing mental health. Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is doing its part to tackle the challenge. “We’re constantly trying new programs, and hearing from groups of youth,” said Chris Trinh, the Mental Health Program Manager at APCC. “For […]