Submitted by Camp Invention. Steilacoom, Wash. – Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Steilacoom the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap […]
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Obituary Notices – April 6, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ricky Lee Maire; Donald Lee Fowler. Powers Funeral Home: Marjorie Ann Gallatin; Connie Lou Barber. Gaffney Funeral Home: Elaine Margaret Crouse. Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory: Gerry H. Bassinga; Anthony Edward Donlin; Danna Dugan; Brian Paul Durkee; Arlene M. Iseberg; Larry Dean Jones; Wayne Larson; James E. Leggett; […]
In The Gallery: Tacoma Community College Art Faculty Exhibit
Tacoma Community College announcement. Celebrate the TCC Art Faculty and their work at the TCC Art Faculty Exhibit Reception! The reception will be held 4-6 p.m. April 7 in The Gallery, Building 4 at Tacoma Community College. Visit the exhibit Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on days the college is open. Free admission, and visitor […]
Red Letter Days for April 2023
By Dr. Patt Schwab with Dorothy Wilhelm. From Dorothy: As always, there’s a lot going on in Pierce County. I’m charmed by the Montana Fishing Film Festival going on at The Blue Mouse Theater on April 6. It’s perfeectly true that I haven’t gone fishing in 73 years, but that last time was on Cripple […]
Safety for all in Nobles, WA Legislature priorities
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Democrats in the Washington State Senate identified safety for all as a key priority for the 2023 legislative session, and Sen. T’wina Nobles has two pieces of legislation still in consideration addressing this priority. “I am proud to support and prioritize efforts this session to enhance safety measures and create […]
New CEO Named for Local Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Leslie Dalzell is named as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s new chief executive officer effective April 1, 2023. Dalzell has been serving as interim CEO for the shelter since Oct. 2022. During this time, Dalzell has established relationships in the statewide animal welfare […]
Clover Park School District March 2023 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. March 13 Regular Meeting During its March 13 board meeting, the school board heard reports from Deputy Superintendent Brian Laubach and Hudtloff Middle School Principal Cindy Adams. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Laubach discussed parent-teacher conferences, kindergarten registration, internet safety presentations and the district STEAM Fair. Parent-Teacher Conferences Kindergarten Registration Internet […]
Pioneer Park Restrooms Closed for Renovations
City of Puyallup announcement. The Pioneer Park Restrooms, located adjacent to the Library in downtown Puyallup, is scheduled for renovations. Starting on April 10, 2023, the restrooms will be closed for approximately six to eight months for construction. The restrooms are anticipated to be completed in Fall 2023. The restrooms are getting a make-over in […]
Calling creative kids to design next Pierce County Library System card
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System is inviting children and teens in Pierce County to design the next library card. Students may submit entries in the Library Card Design Contest at any Pierce County Library now through April 30, 2023. “Pierce County is home to many creative and talented kids and teens and we want to […]