West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In April 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,404 calls for service, where 80% of them were for emergency medical aid. This averages out to 46 calls per day. However, on April 28th alone, crews responded to 66 calls for service, which is typical when there […]
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Punctured and Partially Maimed Dogs Find Loving Homes
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On January 2, two dogs were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County severely injured with puncture wounds, scars, and one with a partially missing hind foot. The 2-year-old mastiff mix, now named Hank, arrived at the shelter with scars all over his […]
CPSD Promising Future: Kalani Lacour
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Lochburn Middle School sixth grader Kalani Lacour. Sixth grade has been an eye-opening experience for Kalani as she completes her transition from elementary to middle school. Academically, she has reached new heights and looks forward to the valuable knowledge that seventh grade […]
A new space for neurodiverse students on campus
Written by Alex Reed ’23, PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer. Last October, a new club emerged on campus: the Student Neurodiversity Club. Although small, this club is having a growing impact on the PLU community. When attending a recent SNC meeting in the first floor Stuen lounge, I was greeted by a cheerful collective […]
Council Corner: May 1, 2023
City of Lakewood announcement. The first meeting of May kicked off with six proclamation readings and recognition of Crane’s Creations 2.0 as the May 2023 Lakewood Business Showcase. Read the entire Council Corner by clicking here.
Community Partner Supports Youth Sports, Park Events
TACOMA, WA: We all benefit from help sometimes, and that’s why community is so important. Metro Parks Tacoma offers a broad array of programs and events year-round, but it wouldn’t be possible without our partners. That’s why we are excited to announce our newest community partnership with Dinsmore Auto Group. They will be sponsoring youth […]
Kilmer Pushes for Airport Improvements to Enhance Resiliency and Emergency Response Capabilities
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On May 2, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced the Resilient Airports Act, a bipartisan effort to improve emergency and disaster response capabilities at airports nationwide, including those located in rural communities. The bill would expand the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligibility criteria, enabling more […]
City of Tacoma’s 2023 – 2024 Biennial Budget Earns ‘Distinguished Budget Presentation Award’
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced that the City of Tacoma has earned GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2023 – 2024 Biennial Budget, which satisfied nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves […]
Obituary Notices – May 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Gloria Louise Stone; Stephen Kinne Didis; James Edward Kimpel Jr.; Kenneth Erle Estess; Myung Choe; Victor Richard Johnson; Craig Anthony Hickerson; Helen Marsh Hudson; Toshio Yasuda; Michiko I. Chough; Marjorie O. Ritchie; Daniel Charles Kreiner; Por Sia Souv. Mountain View Funeral Home: William C. Custard; Larry Lebert Price; Precila E […]