On Saturday, October 21st, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been […]
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Fireboat Number 1’s Restoration and Northwest Beauty
One of the main attractions to those new to the Tacoma area, is the nearly one-hundred-year-old red Fireboat Number 1, the first fireboat that had the power to quickly get to and quelch flames along the waterfront, even into the downtown working waterfront. It has been on display just a few feet from the sidewalk […]
DuPont September 29 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council September 29 report by clicking here.
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Meriwether
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. This week, we celebrated Meriwether Elementary School! Meriwether lies on north Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association “A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. On Saturday, October 28, the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association will present the 17th annual “A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert. For this highly entertaining concert, TYSA students play music from popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies. The audience is also invited to come in […]
Getting to the Root of the Issue
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. If you experience persistent toothache or have discovered a cracked tooth, don’t put off a visit to your dentist, as quick action can help prevent the issue from progressing and help alleviate pain.When people experience dental pain or decay, it can be daunting to figure out a plan on how […]
Strickland Leads Bill To Improve Public Engagement On Pipeline Safety
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 29 ,2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, legislation to create an independent Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). “Pipelines affect surrounding areas including safety, health, and the environment. This is why the public must be fully […]
The Better Futures Luncheon Auction Preview is Now LIVE
Hilltop Artists announcement. The Better Futures Luncheon Auction Preview is here! This is your chance to get a first look at our Pride-themed, rainbow centerpieces created for this year’s event. And there’s more! Check out art made by Hilltop Artists students and alumni, plus more goodies and experiences donated from our wonderful community partners. Get […]
Seattle Chinese Post finds new home at Asia Pacific Cultural Center
By Kai Curry, NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When the Seattle Chinese Post (SCP) announced that it was closing, there were tears. A lifeline that the community had counted on for four decades was becoming a thing of the past. Now, SCP will have a new life online with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma, […]