The City of DuPont Park & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023 has been cancelled.
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Sounder trains available for Sunday Mariners game
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, July 2 for […]
Obituary Notices – June 30, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Iva Jean Johnston; David A. Kalinski; Janet Rusler; John S. Weaver. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Daniel F. Wiemer.
Firefighters Consider Additional Hazards During Response
On Thursday, June 29, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to a collision on southbound Interstate 5 at the Berkeley Street exit involving a semi truck and a car. Unfortunately, this incident resulted in a fatality. While it is under investigation by law enforcement, it is important to understand the risks and complexities these […]
Health Department issues advisory for Jack Hyde Beach due to high bacteria levels
We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. We posted advisory signs along the the water and will continue to monitor bacteria levels. When tests […]
Rep. Marilyn Strickland Visits U.P.
Tuesday, June 27, U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited University Place to deliver a $190,000 check to the Food Lifeline Food Bank thanks to contributions from Fred Meyer, QFC and the Kroger Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Foundation. She then visited two local projects that are being funded through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Strickland was […]
Pierce County Council Partners With Black Home Initiative to Target Racial Inequities, Increase Black Home Ownership
ing costs have made purchasing a home challenging for many people in the region. This is compounded for Black households that faced historical structural racism and persistent institutional racism and exclusion, making the goal of homeownership even less attainable. The homeownership rate among Black households in Tacoma is 35%, compared to 64% among white households. […]
CPSD Superintendent Banner ReceivesWASA Most Effective Administrator Award
Clover Park School District (CPSD) Superintendent Ron Banner received the PEMCO Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) at the organization’s annual conference on June 26. Banner was honored for his leadership in developing systems to support students’ academic and social emotional growth and for championing equity […]
Tacoma Arts Live Announces Extension for Utopian Garden
TACOMA, WASH.— Utopian Garden, an immersive and participatory art experience commissioned by Tacoma Arts Live in partnership with flora&faunavisions, has been extended to be open now through October 8 at Tacoma Armory. The exhibit runs Wednesday through Sunday; times vary. Tickets are on sale now. Visitors of all ages take a journey into the fantastical dreamscape of Utopian Garden, a […]