Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting its virtual Poorly Drawn Pets fundraising event on Facebook starting April 6, 2023. For a $20 donation, shelter volunteers will draw participants’ pet(s) from a favorite photo. Drawings come in a variety of quality and hilarity. […]
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Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on April 10
Clover Park School District announcement. The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will be asked […]
Anna Norris awarded Prestigious PLU Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Anna Norris, a student at Harrison Preparatory School, has been named a Regents’ Scholar, earning a full-tuition per year scholarship. Anna was part of an applicant pool of over 400 for PLU’s President’s Scholarship, of which 120 were selected. First named a President’s […]
CPSD Promising Future: Vivian Llorens Hernandez
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures featured student this week is Lakes High School Senior and 2023 Daffodil Queen Vivian Llorens Hernandez. Vivian is an ambitious student with many classes and activities on her plate. She is currently a full-time running start student at Pierce College, a second lieutenant and platoon […]
Prepare in a Year: April
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]
Support Student Learning by Completing the CPSD 2023-24 Budget Development Survey
Clover Park School District announcement. Each spring Clover Park School District develops a budget to be reviewed and approved by the school board for the upcoming school year. Members of the CPSD community are invited to take part in the budget development process by participating in a ThoughtExchange survey on key priorities the district should consider as […]
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension and NE 130th Infill Station to receive low-interest federal loans
Sound Transit announcement. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is providing nearly $173 million in low-interest loans that will reduce regional taxpayers’ costs to support the construction of the Hilltop Tacoma Link extension and the NE 130th Street Infill Station along the Lynnwood Link extension. The loans will save taxpayers at least $26 million over the […]
Strickland Launches 3rd Annual Congressional Art CompetitionFollow
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their artistic talent and represent the South Sound through […]
Grants available for watershed improvement projects
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, local nonprofits and agencies to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2023 cycle will award more than $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. […]