Pacific Lutheran University announcement. PLU climbed three spots, from 14th to 11th, in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 12 of the highly competitive category that includes colleges from as far away […]
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Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill the following eight positions on the TAC: One Working Professional […]
Obituary Notices – September 15, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Shute Falute. Powers Funeral Home: Fasialofa Faifeau; Deborah Kay Pack; Marilyn Munro. Gaffney Funeral Home: Phyllis Elizabeth Chromey.
National rail strike would cancel Sounder commuter rail service
Sound Transit announcement. In the event of a national rail strike, Sounder commuter rail service between Everett and Lakewood and Seattle would be canceled beginning Friday, September 16 until workers return. Sounder will operate regular service on Thursday, September 15. Sounder trains are operated by unionized BNSF Railways employees under contract on tracks owned by […]
Potential for cancelled Amtrak Cascades trains starting Sept. 16
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. We’re keeping a close eye on the ongoing freight rail labor contract negotiations and working with our partners at the Oregon Department of Transportation and Amtrak about what this means for our Amtrak Cascades service. The negotiations do not involve Amtrak or the Amtrak workforce but still do affect […]
Pierce Transit’s Special Board Meeting Retreat Held on September 15, 2022
Pierce Transit announcement. Notice is hereby given that the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting Retreat on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Transit Training Center Building, Rainier Conference Room, located at 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, Washington. The […]
Assisted Living Locators Announces New Ownership For Tacoma Franchise
Submitted by Tracy Raymond. TACOMA, Wash. – Assisted Living Locators announced today new ownership of its Tacoma franchise. Now owned by Senior Living Advisor, Tracy Raymond, Assisted Living Locators provides the full continuum of care offering FREE guidance in locating quality assisted living and in-home care options. Raymond, a certified dementia care specialist, helps find […]
Last Chance to Participate in the Year’s Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Pet owners can submit a favorite photo of their pet for a chance to win the Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest through Sept. 16. The winning dog, cat, or critter will receive the grand prize including a front cover feature in the Humane Society for Tacoma & […]
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
City of Tacoma press release. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics has five regular members recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years and is comprised of Tacoma […]