The DuPont Special Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on August 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice
Submitted by Social Security Administration. Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation. More than 1 in 10 older adults […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sheila Ann Green. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Melody Ann Simpson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Harry Raymond Kebschull Jr.; Carole Louise Neal. Powers Funeral Home: Wayne Douglas Ginther.
West Pierce Connected CARE Manager Awarded as Health Care Hero
In February 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue implemented the Connected Community Access, Referral and Education (CARE) program. This program was created to empower residents of WPFR to manage their healthcare, mental health and social needs by assisting them with access to the proper community resources, which helps to eliminate the over-utilization of the 9-1-1 […]
Main Library will close for updates, fully reopen in spring
Tacoma Public Library announcement. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library (TPL)’s Main Library, located at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S, will temporarily close to the public starting on Monday, Sept. 1. The 95,000-square foot building in downtown Tacoma will update its interior and exterior to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency and make space for new nonprofit tenants. TPL slates […]
Overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures planned in DuPont Aug. 9-10
DUPONT – Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes and ramps on northbound Interstate 5 in DuPont at the Steilacoom-DuPont Road interchange overnight Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10. The closures allow Atkinson Construction to set barrier and re-stripe the northbound I-5 off- and on-ramps at Steilacoom-DuPont […]
MultiCare Learning Center opens at Pacific Northwest University
TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima will unveil the MultiCare Learning Center (MLC) this month. MultiCare Health System agreed in 2021 to donate $8 million to the university in support of education programs that help build the next generation of health care workers. The 53,000-square-foot building includes cutting-edge medical […]
Don’t Let Summer Slip Away: Enjoy Family Adventures Before It’s Over
There is still time to have some fun before summer ends. Check out these upcoming events: Click here to learn more.
Buffalo Soldiers Labor Day Festival
Submitted by Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Join us at the Labor Day Festival (September 4, 2023) as we honor the military, celebrate the history, and create cherished memories with the community. The event promises to be a day of fun, appreciation, and inspiration. The festival will feature food, games for children, and live music by Darelle Holden […]