Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (June 22, 2023), Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “One year […]
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CPSD Partners with Lakewood Family YMCA for Late Nite
Clover Park School District (CPSD) is partnering with the Lakewood Family YMCA for Late Nite beginning June 26. Late Nite is a free teen wellness and violence prevention program that offers all CPSD students in grades 6-12 a safe space to spend time with friends, meet new people and stay active each weeknight this summer. […]
Obituary Notices – June 24, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jack Rolland Freid. Mountain View Funeral Home: Geraldine Brown; Barbara Jean Nichols; Gregory Lee Rodeberg. Gaffney Funeral Home: Joseph Raymond Olivadoti III; Cha Sun Kim; Wayne Cordell Jacobsen.
Common ground
Written by Bruce Dammeier. I have been looking forward to this weekend for quite a while. I will be hosting four of my classmates from the U.S. Naval Academy, including three from out of state. The weather looks to be fantastic for showing off Puget Sound! But it will be more about sharing our experiences […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator June 23 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s June 23 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
South Sound 911 launches pilot program with 988 to provide immediate mental health support
South Sound 911 is bringing 988 counselors directly into the 911 center to provide immediate assistance for people in crisis in Pierce County. Trained counselors from Volunteers of America, the designated local 988 service provider, are working alongside South Sound 911 call takers to deliver emotional support, crisis counseling, and access to essential resources. This […]
Waughop Lake alum treatment planned
During the week of June 26, 2023 the city’s contractor will apply treatment to Waughop Lake. The current level of phosphorus in the lake is at a level that could result in potentially hazardous algae blooms. Waughop Lake has a long history of toxic algae blooms resulting in the issuance of health advisories by the […]
Rotary Donates to All Inclusive UP Park
Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest announcement. On Wednesday, June 21, the Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest became the first official donor to the All Inclusive Playground at Cirque Park with a gift of $5,000, using proceeds from the club’s recent community fundraiser and cleanup. Over 100 members of the University Place community, and Rotarians from […]
9th Annual “Buffalo Soldiers” Golf Classic, Aug. 24
Get Ready! The 9th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic is set for Thursday, 24 August at Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont, WA. Come join the fun and show your support to our great civilian and military community. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, special gift bag plus a tasty Buffet Breakfast and Lunch. Also […]