Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06)received the Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 2024 Annual Meeting. The Advocacy Award was established to recognize individuals outside of academia who have championed the cause of independent higher education. Whether in government, business, or […]
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Obituary Notices – February 14, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Louis Lehmann. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Zenas Joe Cantrell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard William Fatuesi; Margaret Ann Jacobson; John Jacob Johnson; Eui Soon Kim; Rosie Marie McCullum King; Elma Nelson; Corinne Rose Pfarr; Victor Wallace Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Wallace Walker.
Book Donation Dropoff: Friends of the Lakewood Library
Submitted by Bob Estrada. Friends of the Lakewood Library will accept new and gently used Book, CD, and DVD donations on Saturday, February 17, 11-1, at the rear entrance to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood, WA. Donations will be accepted again on Saturday, March 16. And yes, there will be another […]
What’s UP With Biz
One of U.P.’s newest businesses celebrated its ribbon cutting on Feb 1. Triumph Dental at 2607 Bridgeport Way W. is owned by Cheiryl Legaspi and offers a full range of services, including general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry for children and adults. Before opening her new office in U.P., Dr. Legaspi and her husband, Dr. Xander […]
House passes Leavitt bill to accelerate construction of affordable workforce housing
The Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation designed to address aspects of the housing crisis by building more affordable workforce housing at a faster rate. House Bill 1892, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, would establish a workforce housing accelerator program to be administered by the Washington Housing Finance Commission. The program would create a […]
DuPont February 9 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council February 9 report by clicking here.
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – National School Counseling Week
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. Last week, we celebrated National School Counseling Week by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Rainier Elementary School counselor Kelli […]
Hylebos Bridge Closed 6 AM to 6 PM Daily Starting February 15
TACOMA, Wash. – Starting February 15, the Hylebos Bridge over the Hylebos Waterway (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM daily for essential repairs. Outside of these hours, the bridge will be fully operational. Detour signage will be in place while […]
Obituary Notices – February 13, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Helen C Portuondo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Charles C. Marecle; Albert “Sonny” L. Brigge. Powers Funeral Home: Jeffrey Scott Packer. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Donald Richard Sellers.