Metro Parks Tacoma and the City of Tacoma have partnered to bring Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast to the waterfront. The free family-friendly day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors begins at noon and ends with a grand finale fireworks display over beautiful Commencement Bay around 10 p.m. “Parks are the perfect […]
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Mental, Physical Health Vital to Workplace Readiness
By Kari Haugen, Director of Workforce Partnerships. The connection between physical health and mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being. Numerous studies have highlighted the connection between physical and mental health, emphasizing how they influence and impact each other. This relationship has significant implications for various aspects of life, including workforce engagement, preparedness, […]
Obituary Notices – June 27, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Martha Louise Lee. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Thelma “Joyce” Broussard; Robert John Crawford. Scott Funeral Home: Raven Kythe O’Gillian; Lynn Calvin Murdock.
City Hosting Press Conference on Public Safety Building
Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup City Council, at its June 6, 2023, meeting, passed an ordinance authorizing a bond measure for the new Public Safety Building. The measure will appear on the November 2023 ballot and asks voters whether they should consider funding this facility for $56 million. The City is hosting a press conference […]
DuPont June 23 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council June 23 report by clicking here.
JBLM 2023 Airshow & Warrior Expo, July 15-16; Features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is just three weeks away. The airshow is free and open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gates open at 9 a.m. and flying begins at 11:30 a.m. Here is key information about the Airshow: General Public […]
Lakewood SummerFEST is July 15, 2023
The South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration is July 15, when the City of Lakewood hosts its annual SummerFEST. This free festival is the city’s largest event of the year and offers something fun for everyone. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with welcoming remarks by Mayor Jason Whalen. Immediately following House Band of Lakewood takes the […]
Residential property values drop three percent
The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website, www.PierceCountyWa/atr. “Home values in all parts of our county have leveled off from the high-water mark of last year, and in most cases decreased slightly,” said Mike Lonergan, Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents: Celebrating the 13th Annual Samoa Cultural Day/Week
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated arrival of the 13th Annual Samoa Cultural Day/Week, a vibrant and joyous celebration of the Samoan people and their rich Polynesian heritage. This event promises to immerse participants in the vibrant culture, traditions, and delicious cuisine of Samoa. Order of events Sunday, July 23, […]