A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13, including students from your area. There were two live ceremonies, on one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center. Graduating were 6,225 undergraduate students, 1,487 master’s degree students and 913 doctoral […]
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University Place Police Blotter
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest public safety activity in University Place by checking out the U.P. Police Blotter! From July 10 through July 23, Chief Burke has highlighted some of the most notable incidents that the U.P. Police Department responded to. But that’s not all – you can also browse through recent Calls for […]
New volunteer orientation at Tacoma Habitat
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. We are excited to welcome new volunteers (ages 16+) to a virtual orientation on Monday, August 7 at 6:00 PM. Following the orientation and a successful background check, you’ll have access to our online scheduling system and you’ll be able to sign up for shifts. We are especially in need of […]
Strickland Pushes To Codify Nondiscrimination In The Military
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 26, 2023), on the 75th anniversary of the Presidential executive order that desegregated the military, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act to codify equality in the armed forces into law and prohibit discrimination. “A diverse military is a strong military, […]
Obituary Notices – July 28, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Johnson Martin. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David Michael Saylor; Carl Louis Holden. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Blair Confer; Walter “Bud” E. Holler Jr.; Steven Sophap Nuon. Hill Funeral Home: Christopher William Morgan.
Pierce County Trails Day — Free Active Recreation Events July 28-30th
Submitted by ForeverGreen Trails. ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce the 7th annual Pierce County Trails Day on Friday through Sunday, July 28-30, a countywide celebration of outdoor active recreation, mobility, and stewardship focused on trails, parks, and natural areas. “In cooperation and coordination with over 25 agencies and organizations, we have planned free activities across Pierce County, including […]
Nominations open for 2023 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, as our first Chief. Home from Iraq, after returning to Army service to establish the National Police College in Baghdad, Larry honored Lakewood with tireless community service benefiting our Boys & Girls […]
2023 Town of Steilacoom Community Safety Survey
This survey is a follow-up to the survey taken by the Steilacoom Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) last year. The purpose of these surveys is to help the committee understand the concern of Steilacoom’s residents so to better represent them in the committee’s recommendations to the town council and the Public Safety Department chief. Click […]
Three New Head Coaches Join TCC Titan Athletics Coaching Staff
Tacoma Community College Athletics department Titan Athletics announced new head coaches for three of the college’s six sports programs: Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Baseball. Get updates from Titan Athletics and find upcoming home games here. Volleyball Head Coach: Pat Taitano Owner and club director of Puget Sound Volleyball Academy (PSVBA) Pat Taitano has consistently maintained PSVBA’s […]