Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Ok, Pierce County, here we go… one more storm stands between us and Christmas! The National Weather Service has issued a ‘Winter Storm Watch’ for our area this afternoon through tomorrow evening. In true Pacific Northwest fashion, we are expected to get snow and freezing rain overnight. Not only will […]
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Tacoma Arts Live Launches Small Business Incubator: Accelerating Creative Enterprise
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative that will fuel small business development and bolster arts professionals in the South Sound. Accelerating Creative Enterprise (ACE) is a three-part program that will incubate and accelerate BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and women-owned/led small businesses with […]
Freezing Rain in the forecast
By National Weather Service. Here’s the latest freezing rain ice accumulation animation for this evening thru SUN AM. We’re very concerned about the FRI AM commute across the Puget Sound & pass travel. That said, ice accumulation will be possible anywhere in western WA.
PLU Announces Carol Sheffels Quigg Awards
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce the winners of The Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation, established by alumna and regent Carol Quigg, whose endowment funds the awards. The Quigg Awards provide support for faculty, staff, and students who have demonstrated unusually… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Tacoma City Council Adopts Resolution 41104
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On Dec. 20, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41104, which aligns the City of Tacoma’s working definition of antisemitism with one established by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA): “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations […]
Community Support Needed to Help Lost Pets Find Their Homes
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is urging the community to take necessary steps to help increase the chances of a lost pet finding its way back home. Thousands of lost pets are brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County every […]
2022 Holiday Building Closures
City of Fircrest announcement. City Buildings will be closed for the 2022 Holiday Season. Here is a list of upcoming closures: Parks and Rec – Roy H. Murphy Community Center All other City Buildings We look forward to serving you when City Buildings reopen. The City of Fircrest Staff and City Council wish you a […]
The Pierce County Library System closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, and Sunday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Landmark Puget Sound Recovery Legislation Led by Kilmer and Strickland Heads to President’s Desk
Offices of Reps. Derek Kilmer and Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Dec. 20, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced that their legislation, the PUGET SOS Act, passed the House and Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2023. The bill, which President Biden is […]