The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill six member positions and one alternate position on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. It is a volunteer opportunity to work with theCity of Tacoma administration. The Commission is comprised of 13 members and an alternate, including one youth or young adult under the age of […]
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Reviewing the Year 2023 at APCC’s Departments
What a fantastic year for APCC! The four main departments of Asia Pacific Cultural Center, including the Cultural Program, Business and Community Engagement Services (BCES), Mental Health, and Youth Program, achieved significant milestones in 2023. Each department recorded unprecedented levels of engagement with their respective audiences. APCC also recently acquired the online news site Seattle […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 2 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Jan. 2 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 2 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
History: 1939 New Year Baby
Randall Matthewson, featured in the Tacoma Times as the “1939 New Year Baby,” was photographed on December 28, 1939. His mother and sister are standing nearby. Randall was the son of Wesley and Christine Matthewson, who resided at 4837 South D Street.
Are you signed up for Pierce County Alert?
Start the new year off right by being prepared for emergencies. Start the new year off right by being prepared for emergencies. Sign up for Pierce County ALERT, a free service that provides accurate and timely information about emergencies in your area. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/921/Pierce-County-ALERT
Anticipated Event-Related Road Closures Through December 31
Please note the following anticipated event-related road closures around Tacoma through December 31: Ongoing: Closures may change as a result of weather, event alterations, and other unexpected circumstances. Information on Pierce Transit bus routes affected by event road closures is available at piercetransit.org. Event-related road closure updates are available at cityoftacoma.org/EventRoadClosures.
Obituary Notices – December 30, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jeffrey Duane Flom; Cheryl Guizzetti; Donna Lavonne Hendrickson; JoEllen Welch. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Elizabeth Marks. Powers Funeral Home: Bruce William Kelly Jr.
Legacy
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I have seen many amazing community leaders in Pierce County over the years. However, one stood out earlier this month when she was honored with the naming of a new 77-unit affordable housing project in the Lincoln District. I first met Patsy Surh O’Connell about 20 years ago when […]