By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Whether it’s afterschool programs, youth culture activities, community dinners or trips to family fun centers, it all starts with the Little Wild Wolves Youth and Community Center. The youth center is specifically focused on providing opportunities for Puyallup Tribal youth, whether that be fostering a safe place for kids […]
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Work Begins on Homestead Park Improvements
On Oct. 9, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa and Mayor Pro Tem Ed Wood were joined by U.P. City Councilmembers Denise McCluskey, Melanie Grassi and Stan Flemming as well as the Park Commission Chair Amy Wolfe, Vice Chair Alecia Cunningham and Park Commissioner Kristi Jones at the groundbreaking for improvements at […]
APCC HEAL Capacity Building Grant Opens October 23, 2024 – Apply Now
Please help us spread the word about our upcoming APCC’s HEAL Capacity Building Grant Application opening next week, October 23, 2024! APCC was one of six organizations that received funding from the Washington Department of Health Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity Grants in July 2024. APCC and four of our community-based organization partners- Front & Centered, N’aah Illahee […]
It’s A Wonderful Life – Meet The Director
The next show in the Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season is IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY directed by Brittany D. Henderson. Brittany D. Henderson (she/they) is grateful for the opportunity to direct again at Lakewood Playhouse. Brittany holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Puget Sound and is the Dean […]
You Sure This Bike is Not Stolen?
At 11:30 am, on Tuesday October 15th, one of our dayshift deputies noticed a motorcycle with no license plate driving on 92nd Ave and 224th St E. He initiated a traffic stop and this time the driver pulled over. The deputy asked the rider to turn the bike off and the rider was telling him […]
Sound Credit Union Works Together to Create Care Kits for Local Non-Profits
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. TACOMA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) team members spent Indigenous Peoples’ Day together giving back to the community. The financial institution spent their annual Afternoon of Service assembling over 5,100 hygiene and winter kits for local non-profit organizations. The day began with Sound employees attending their All-Staff Meeting, followed by […]
Grab Coffee with a Cop Recap
Thanks to all those who stopped by to chat with members of the U.P. Police Department over coffee and snacks as part of the annual Coffee with a Cop event on Oct. 8. Coffee With A Cop is a national event designed to help community members and their local police teams build connections outside of […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Harrison Preparatory School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Harrison Preparatory School (HP) which has recently welcomed its new principal, Natasha Richardson, to the Puma community. We also celebrated multilingual learning (ML) teacher Joellia Pichardo and senior Charles Vanek. Principal Richardson’s daughter attended HP as a student and loved being a Puma. When […]
Friday Ride #7
Sergeant Moss takes us out in Parkland and Spanaway for the first real rainy day of the fall. Watch to see deputies handle a stolen vehicle report, some trespassers, recover a stolen vehicle, and a couple of traffic stops.