Sound Credit Union announcement. Following the launch of the UW FinTech Pitch Competition, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and UW Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics have begun accepting applications for the second annual statewide FinTech Incubator Challenge. The Challenge is open to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Washington — to […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Wayne Osborn
A Clover Park School District story. It’s School Library Month and our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Hillside Elementary School librarian Wayne Osborn. Wayne is celebrating his 25th year in the district and his 21st year at Hillside. Since joining Hillside in 2001, Wayne’s love for his fellow staff members and his role as […]
Steilacoom Development Applications
Town of Steilacoom announcement. Zoning ordinance amendments. The Town Council will continue the public hearing regarding zoning ordinance text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, home occupations, short and long term lodging or care facilities, parking standards, group care facilities and definitions at the meeting on April 19, 2022 at 600 PM. A new draft will be […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 outbreaks held steady this week. We saw a slight increase in the number of outbreaks and a slight decrease in the number of outbreak cases. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 20 outbreaks with 310 cases, an 18% increase in the number of outbreaks and a less than […]
Obituary Notices – April 14, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Viktor Ivanovich Lavochin; Shauna Rene Christianson; Tatyana P. Gavronskaya; Deborah Ann Haskell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Michiko Glenn; Kathleen Herbert-Schmitz; Harold Kauffman; Linden Schuyler; James A. Stevenson; Moniu Tuumalo; Cheryl A Widland. Powers Funeral Home: Nella Mae Pugh; Denelda Harriette Hegel; Stephen Willard Anderson; Carol Jean Elliott.
Town Hall deemed a success by hosts
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Tacoma Business Council’s Virtual Town Hall with Chief Moore on April 11 was a huge success! With 375 viewers and growing, we are thrilled with both the conversation and results. As Kristen Wynne, TBC’s President said, “Conversations with City leadership, like this Town Hall, are critical to ensure that our concerns […]
Bates Technical College celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting for new Center for Allied Health Education
Bates Technical College announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — Just in time to help fuel the local health care industry with much-needed skilled workers, Bates Technical College will open the new Center for Allied Health Education building in a grand opening celebration. The event, which will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting, will be held on Wednesday, April […]
Sound to Narrows 50th Anniversary, June 11
Submitted by MultiCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness. The Sound to Narrows is celebrating its 50th year by offering fun-filled runs/walks for all ages and ability groups. The featured 12K run/walk routes through beautiful Point Defiance Park. The 5K run/walk, 2K Junior Shuffle and Diaper Dash are all near Tacoma’s Vassault Park – where […]
Life-Saving Equipment Failing for Local Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The veterinary equipment at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is failing as the shelter prepares for thousands of vulnerable animals to come through its doors this year. “We are about to begin the busiest season of the year, with the highest volume of […]