Submitted by Diane Formoso. Read Across America is held every year on March 2. Caring for Kids celebrates by giving out books for students to take home. Once again this year we gave out almost 9,000 books to students from preschool to 3rd grade enrolled in Clover Park, Steilacoom and University Place school districts. We […]
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill for Intergenerational Caregiving
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Today (March 19, 2025), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the bipartisan Care Across Generations Act. The bill establishes a grant program for long-term care facilities to operate or contract with a childcare program and facilitate intergenerational activities. “Caregiving is overlooked as healthcare, and that […]
Stopping Shoplifters in their Tracks
U.P. Police Department Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears has invited a representative from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to share important tips on loss prevention with small business owners. This special two-hour course will be held at noon on Monday, March 24 at UPPD Headquarters, 3612 Drexler Drive W. Every year, small businesses incur big […]
Good To Go! warns of scam texts
Good To Go! is asking people to be cautious as scammers are impersonating toll agencies nationwide. They are attempting to trick people into making payments and sharing their banking information. Good To Go! is aware of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Good To Go! and linking to a convincing fake website mirroring the official one for that […]
Maintenance work brings daytime ramp closures to I-705 and SR 509 in Tacoma week of March 24
TACOMA – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 705 and State Route 509 will want to plan additional travel time the week of March 24. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 During the closures, crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Tacoma will perform maintenance […]
Thriving Together Returns May 14: A Small Business Resource Event
The Pierce County Community Navigator team and the Graham Business Association invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. May 14, 2025 | 8:30- 11:00 AMLeMay – Pierce County Refuse in FredericksonFREE! Click […]
Breaking the Silence: Lakewood’s Bold Move on Public Lake Access
It’s time to give the last couple Lakewood City Councils and city staff credit for having more courage than past City Councils. And I say that having served eight years on four different councils myself. (in case you’re wondering about the math – you get a new council every two years after election, even if […]
UP Police Blotter – March 19
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Are Carbonated Drinks Bad For Your Teeth?
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. We all know that sugar-sweetened beverages are bad for our teeth, but did you know that carbonated beverages can also be harmful to your smile? It’s true and with more and more people turning to popular drinks like sparkling water to cut down on their sugar intake, it is necessary […]