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 […]
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Student survey shows mental health challenges and declines in substance use
Washington State Health Care Authority announcement. Results from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), a statewide survey of young people focused on their health behaviors, are now available. Data suggest mental health concerns remain with some signs of improved health behaviors, including a decrease in substance use. While the full impact of the pandemic is not […]
Three Ways to Cope with the New Now
Submitted by Terry Lee (M.D.). Washington State ranks sixth highest among all the states in the U.S. with the highest percentage (22.2 percent) of adults with a diagnosable mental health illness, according to a Mental Health America report. As Washingtonians enter the third year of a global pandemic, go back to working in-person, and witness […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 outbreaks in Pierce County continued to fall last week. Since Jan. 27, total outbreaks and related cases dropped more than 90%. Only 2 long-term care facilities remain on our list of larger outbreaks. This is great news for some of our most vulnerable residents! Business outbreaks were lower […]
Obituary Notices – March 24, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: James Kenneth Anderson; Donald Lee Doran; Michael Wayne Jones. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Rebecca Charlene Hester; Melinda Diane Wolfer. Powers Funeral Home: Melvin John Cunningham; Richard Margido Linbo. Hill Funeral Home: Rodney Eugene Jones, Sr.; James E. Hickam; Kenneth Karl Nylund. Scott Funeral Home: Bruce St. George Edwards […]
Procession route established for Deputy Dom Calata’s Celebration of Life
Pierce County announcement. The procession route has been established for the March 25 Celebration of Life for Deputy Dom Calata. The procession will begin at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Vehicles will begin west on 9th Avenue SW Turn left on Fairview Drive Fairview Drive becomes 9th Street SW Turn right on 39th Ave SW 39th […]
Support fund established for Sgt Rich Scaniffe
Pierce County announcement. A support fund has been established for Sergeant Rich Scaniffe, who suffered a life-threatening injury in the line of duty. Sergeant Scaniffe is facing a long journey toward recovery which will require a great deal of support. Donations can be made online or by visiting any TAPCO Credit Union Branch. 100% of […]
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill one position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five […]
How to Build or Maintain a Good Credit Score
Submitted by BECU. With Financial Literacy Month in April, now is a great time for people to learn about ways to enhance their financial health. As Washington’s largest credit union, BECU is committed to improving the financial well-being of its members and communities in various ways, from offering free financial education articles and webinars, to […]