Submitted by University of Puget Sound. TACOMA, Wash. – University of Puget Sound mourns the passing of President Emeritus Ronald R. Thomas, who died at the home he shared with his wife, Mary, on Vashon Island, Wash., on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was 74 years old. “Ron gave full measure of heart and soul […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Schuler
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Lakeview Hope Academy librarian Stephanie Schuler. Stephanie has taught at Lakeview for 28 years. She started as a teacher and taught classes at every grade level before becoming the school’s librarian 13 years ago. “This is my home away from […]
Obituary Notices – April 20, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Arliene Mae Jenkins; Virginia Dee Black. Mountain View Funeral Home: Earl Akins; Margot Barela; John Ardell Goedert; Barbara Hartloff; Richard Morton Johnson; Ruben Junior Thompson; Tammy Rae Williamson. Powers Funeral Home: Karen Elizabeth Matson-Cole; Nancy Louise Barnum; Robert Joe Ervin. Gaffney Funeral Home: Fred C. Bollinger; Timothy Patrick Coogan. Scott Funeral […]
Beyond the Backyard
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. A community-wide scavenger hunt that is part Amazing Race and part double-dog dare, Beyond the Backyard is a three-hour experience designed for fun-seekers of all ages and abilities! On Saturday, May 20, your team will be in the wackiest, most memorable race of your life, working through a series of wild challenges. Our adventure race […]
Ride Pierce Transit for Free on Earth Day, Saturday, Apr. 22
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit will offer fare free riding privileges on Saturday, April 22, to support Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The public is encouraged to celebrate Earth Day […]
Far Away Places – Mastodons in Sequim
I have fond memories of Sequim, Washington. In our younger days, Peg and I were members of the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). Tacoma was in Region III which ran from the Maple Valley through Federal Way, Puyallup, Tacoma and Lakewood area and then onto the peninsula out to Sequim and Port Angeles. Sequim is […]
Clover Park School District Unlocks Learning Through Literacy
Clover Park School District announcement. The first graders in Amanda Daly’s class sound out the word “cat-er-pil-lar” on the white board before turning to a partner to talk about what it means. They move on to the next words “but-ter-fly” and “pu-pa.” Students are doing more than just looking at a word and learning its […]
5th Annual Youth Academy, June 17-18
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Youth Academy is a great way for students ages 14-18 to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. This two-day academy offers students the opportunity to learn about various disciplines within the fire service, while gaining hands-on experience.
‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’ award winners
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Congratulations to Sgt. M. Rand and Sgt. T. Antush who both received “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” awards at the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives 27th Annual Conference. The awards are presented to attendees who were promoted within the last year.