Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. It will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood) […]
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Tacoma to Maintain Moratorium on Utility Disconnection until March 31
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On. Feb. 9, Mayor Victoria Woodards announced that the City of Tacoma will maintain the moratorium on utility disconnections until March 31, 2022. The March 31 date provides Tacoma Public Utilities’ customers with advance notice so that TPU can provide assistance and access to resources that may help […]
What’s Really at the Heart of Dental Health?
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. What’s the way to someone’s heart? The answer could be dental health. As the gateway to your body and all its major organs, like the heart, your oral health can also be a good indicator of your overall health. Delta Dental of Washington is a proud local sponsor of the […]
Kilmer Votes to Strengthen U.S. Postal Service
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 8, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation aimed at helping the U.S. Postal Service remain financially viable and ensuring it provides the high quality of service Americans expect and deserve. By saving billions in funding and […]
West Pierce Fire call activity increases 16% in January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. In January, firefighters responded to 1,669 9-1-1 calls for service. This averages to more than 53 calls per day and approximately 84% were for medical aid. Compared to January 2021, this represents a 16% increase in call volume.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Just as cases are falling, we’re starting to see a decline in Pierce County outbreaks. Total outbreaks are down 27% from last week. Outbreaks at schools and larger businesses also decreased. And cases related to outbreaks fell from 2,865 to 2,616. Total number of school outbreaks fell from 46 […]
Obituary Notices – February 11, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Dorothy Marie Masten; Aaron Shadow Remaly. Mountain View Funeral Home: Shirley Cadlum Arbiol; Troy David Owens; Lorain Robinson; Melvin George Rogers; Patricia Sloan; Eryc Jovan Sutton. Powers Funeral Home: Dennis Allen Robinson; Lawrence Ethan Nelson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Stephen Alan Hansford.
Adoptions Needed for Local Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering 20% off all adoption fees from Feb. 10-28 to help boost adoptions for the many shelter pets waiting to be adopted. Currently, there are over 80 adoptable dogs, cats, and critters waiting for their forever homes. […]
Local environmental engineer to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On. Feb 9 John O’Loughlin, a local environmental chemist and engineer, will attend his first meeting as the newest member of the Tacoma Public Utility Board. A lifelong resident of Tacoma, O’Loughlin has decades of experience in utility operations. He worked for 31 years in the wastewater, surface water and […]