City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Department has scheduled a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 2 on ZOOM to provide information about a proposed moratorium on underground storage tanks, metal recycling and auto wrecking within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District. The informational meeting will include […]
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Charles Wright Academy Student Serves as Page in Washington House of Representatives
Submitted by Washington House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—Ulrich Poehlmann, a student at Charles Wright Academy, served as a page in the Washington state House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Ulrich is the child of Bess Poehlmann and Scott Poehlmann of Tacoma. Ulrich enjoys history, government, fencing, and model rocketry. Pages assume a wide […]
Bronoske introduces bill to make epinephrine more accessible for schools
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) introduced legislation Thursday to increase the availability of epinephrine for schools. Epinephrine is used for emergency treatment of a severe allergic reaction or to treat anaphylaxis. Most associated with epinephrine auto-injectors, it can also be administered by a medical professional with a regular syringe. Currently, schools […]
CPSD Promising Future: Gary Thomas
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Harrison Preparatory School senior Gary Thomas. Gary is nervous and excited about finishing up his senior year. Above all, he will miss his favorite class, choir. “I really love singing and have a passion for music,” […]
Free business skills training for Pierce County small business owners
Pierce County announcement. Small business owners in Pierce County now have access to free, on-demand business skills training. The Pierce County Business Skills Program offers nine free, non-credit, short courses to help entrepreneurs start, build, and keep their business on track. “We want to promote economic opportunity throughout our community and one way we are […]
Eastern Oregon University announces 2022 fall term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 572 students to the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. EOU congratulates each of these high-achieving students, and acknowledges their dedication to […]
Symphony Tacoma’s ‘Reconciliation’ Features World Premiere by Local Composer
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA — Symphony Tacoma’s February concert presents selections from Tacoma Method, a new opera by Dr. Gregory Youtz, along with celebrated works by Britten and Brahms. The concert will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm in Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. Tacoma Method sheds light on perhaps the most tragic chapter of Tacoma’s history. […]
Registration is open for Club Beyond & Beyond the Bell
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer activities before and after school as well as during days when school is not in session. CLUB BEYOND Clubs, activities, and field trips for middle school students Session 3 registration: Open now thru Feb 10 Activities held Feb 21-April 21 […]
Obituary Notices – January 28, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Cynthia Jean Wilder; Helen Ruth Sheridan; Grace Virginia Hudtloff. Mountain View Funeral Home: Bonnie Jean Boettger; Vole Edward Donald; Joyce Green; Irene Teresa Hanssen; Margaret Ann Hoyer; Evelyn Corrine Jacobsen; John Mwaniki; Leslie C. Pullen; Jeri Allen Witmer. Powers Funeral Home: Jean Elizabeth Burr. Gaffney Funeral Home: Joseph Frank Hammerschmith.