Washington State Health Care Authority announcement. About 75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that was not prescribed for them, usually taken from a friend or family member. Simple steps like safely disposing of unused medications can stop them from being misused. Communities throughout the state are partnering with the Drug Enforcement […]
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Steilacoom High School Earns Spot on U.S News & World Report’s 2022 Best High Schools List
Steilacoom Historical School District announcement. U.S. News and World Report recently named Steilacoom High School to their “Best High Schools 2022” list. The school also received this honor in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Steilacoom High School is ranked 46th out of 712 high schools in the state of Washington. High schools around the nation were […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We are reporting more COVID-19 outbreaks and related cases this week. We saw more cases at long term care facilities and added outbreaks in childcare, manufacturing and retail categories. An outbreak doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of COVID-19 for customers or the business. Different jobs within a business carry […]
Obituary Notices – April 28, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ralph Edward Lundsten; Darrell Dwayne Wilson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Frank Powell. Powers Funeral Home: Jose Moises Estrada.
Lakewood City Council Summary: April 25, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. Agenda Packet Video Recording City Council is considering enhancing the process to rename a public park or facility. Last year, a resident submitted an application to rename Fort Steilacoom Park. All such applications trigger a public notice. Many opposed the notion of renaming the park. The process worked well to notify […]
Pierce Transit CTAG April 28 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on April 28 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
From the exam room to executive leadership: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. When Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology major, Mariani loved his science courses, but he also found he was interested in a range of disciplines from economics to the humanities. He […]
Bike Month: Play Bike Bingo to Win Prizes
Downtown On the Go announcement. Celebrate Bike Month by participating in Downtown On the Go’s (DOTG) Bike Bingo Event between May 12-31. Get your Bingo Card (starting on May 12th) at our website, Facebook or Instagram pages, then check off boxes by completing activities, visiting locations, and learning about bike infrastructure in Tacoma. Win a prize by completing a single-row bingo or complete a […]
UPS Names Kimberly Kvall as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
University of Puget Sound announcement. Following an extensive and highly competitive national search, University of Puget Sound has named Kimberly Kvaal executive vice president and chief financial officer effective July 5, 2022. Kvaal comes to Puget Sound from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where she served as vice president for finance and administration and […]