Fourth and fifth graders at Tacoma’s Arlington Elementary were giddy with excitement as they gathered in their gym. Which animals were they about to encounter? Maybe an armadillo? A skink? The students chatted with their friends about the possibilities as they settled in for the presentation from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium staff biologists. As […]
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CPSD Learning in Motion – Clover Park High School Band
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we enjoyed a musical experience with the Clover Park High School band. Music is important to many of our CPSD students and can improve their academic and social performance by improving language and […]
Feeding A Zoo & Aquarium
It takes many tons of food to feed the more than 12,000 animals that live at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. For example, zoo staff prepare 133,000 pounds of seafood per year. That’s one of many fascinating facts about feeding an entire zoo and aquarium. Asian Forest Sanctuary Most food consumed in a day: In […]
The DuPont City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 27 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 27 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Nine Positions Open on the Human Services Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Human Services Commission. There are eight member positions and one youth position, for youth between the ages of 16 and 18. The Commission reviews competitive funding applications, rates project applications, and makes human services funding recommendations. It also […]
Obituary Notices – February 26, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Vera L. Bussell; Sylvia Pernell. Gaffney Funeral Home: Sandra Patricia Reinhart; Michael Kevin McCann. Scott Funeral Home: Adrian Corona. Weeks’ Dryer Mortuary: Catherine Naomi Gleva.
Public comment sought on draft for Behavioral Health Improvement Plan
The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft Behavioral Health Improvement Plan (BHIP), which will help identify gaps and needs in the community in order to set funding priorities. The plan reflects Pierce County’s vision of a community where those with behavioral health needs will have access to a full range of innovative, […]
Hearing: Proposed Regulations regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing
Notice is hereby given that the February 21, 2024 public hearing has been extended through March 6, 2024. A public hearing will be held by the Lakewood Planning Commission on March 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to consider amending the City’s Residential Target Area within the Central Business District regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing, Lakewood Municipal […]