Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) are sounding the alarm about the state’s worsening traffic safety crisis. We lost 750 lives in fatal collisions on Washington roads in 2022. As of July 2023, Washington has experienced more traffic deaths compared to the same […]
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Woman who stole car to escape arrest, assaulted deputies is released without bail
On Monday, at 2:30 p.m., an undercover deputy spotted a possibly stolen Kia in a grocery store parking lot in the 11200 block of Canyon Rd E. The Kia had a broken window and a temporary license plate. The deputy ran a records check and found out that the temporary plate belongs on a Toyota […]
America’s Automotive Trust to confer its Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell
Submitted by America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma, Wash. – On September 8, 2023 America’s Automotive Trust will present its prestigious Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell, noted automotive restorer and preservationist. Each year, the Trust confers the Master Craftsman Award on an individual who has made major contributions to the preservation and restoration of vintage vehicles […]
Fort Nisqually ushers autumn in with our Harvest Home celebration
As autumn approached, the laborers of the original Fort Nisqually would pull in the last of the crops. The “hock cart” would carry the last harvest, decorated in celebration of the bounty. By whose tough labours, and rough hands, We rip up first, then reap our lands. Crowned with the ears of corn, now come, And to the […]
Drug recognition and what you need to know
Do you work closely with the public and wonder what you should know about drugs and keeping yourself safe? Learn how to recognize signs of drug use and the types of dangerous drugs we encounter. Here we will walk you through a tour of some of our most common drugs and how you can keep […]
South Sound Endodontics opens in U.P.
Help the City of University Place welcome South Sound Endodontics. Plan to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting at their location: 2424 Mildred St. W.
Public relations awards honor our reliable public health messaging
When mpox arrived in Pierce County, lots of people were scared. Thankfully, we had been working for months to offer help and ease their concerns. Our Communicable Disease team began working on plans to offer vaccinations. Our Community Engagement team met with community leaders to learn who we needed to reach and how best to […]
Obituary Notices – August 31, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Emma Simpson; Rosario J. Vea.
Tacoma Arts Live presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the original ‘Magenta’ – Patricia Quinn on Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. In addition to a screening of the original unedited movie, there will be a costume contest and live shadow cast performance by Tacoma’s Blue Mouseketeers. Audience participation is encouraged. Patricia […]