Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2022. Steilacoom Noah Burlingame, bachelor of science in engineering Tacoma Emma Reno, bachelor of science in elementary education University Place Julia Quist, bachelor of arts in communication George Fox University is classified by […]
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Sounder trains to Sounders FC game this weekend
Sound Transit announcement. Sounders FC fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Sounders FC 12:00 p.m. game on Saturday, June 25 against Sporting Kansas City. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to […]
Vaccine Clinic at the Fircrest Community Center July 2
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest is hosting a vaccine clinic. It’s simple. It’s free. You don’t need insurance or ID. When & Where: July 2, 2022, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fircrest Community Center – Gymnasium555 Contra Costa Ave,Fircrest, WA 98466 Types of vaccines: Vaccines available for people 6 months years or older. Moderna […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and care facilities
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We saw fewer outbreaks and associated cases this week than last. Both numbers have decreased two weeks in a row after almost 3 months of increases. You can help stop outbreaks. If you feel sick, stay home, get tested and use CDC’s quarantine and isolation tool to see the next steps […]
Obituary Notices – June 23, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Richard Moore; Dianne Noreen Ivey. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Linda Ann Renner. Mountain View Funeral Home: Albert Green; Thomas Harper; Denise Lynn Hill; Kent J. Howard; Lloyd James; Patricia King; Donna Tompkins. Powers Funeral Home: Cheryl Anne Donnelly. Hill Funeral Home: Bruce Wayne Hultquist, Jr.
U.P. hosting Second of Three Public Safety Listening Sessions June 23
City of University Place announcement. Did you know the City of U.P.—even when fully staffed—has the fewest police officers per 1,000 residents in the state? Cities with populations from 20,000-60,000 have average staffing of 1.19 officers per 1,000 residents. University Place has a staffing ratio of 0.45 officers per 1,000. As a result of the […]
Applicants Sought for the City Events and Recognitions Committee
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): Council District Nos. 1, 3, 4, and 5 and four At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents, and those seeking a district position must reside in that district. The 11-member Committee […]
DuPont June 17 Report to Council
Read the DuPont Mayor’s June 17 report to the City Council by clicking here.
Public input needed to finalize the Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. The public is invited to weigh in on options for the future Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route between downtown Tacoma and Fife. The online open house provides information on two options to connect the trail from the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road to […]