Pierce College announcement. In recognition of their high academic achievements, five Pierce College students were recently named to the All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community and college service. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic […]
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Pacific Lutheran University announcement. When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Kaila read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood up, gave me one of the […]
Steilacoom Public Safety Advisory Committee Citizen Survey
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The following survey was developed by the Town of Steilacoom Public Safety Advisory Committee to help the committee better understand the concerns of Steilacoom’s residents so to better represent them in the committee’s recommendations to the town council and Public Safety Chief.
Night of Champions at Curtis High
University Place School District announcement. The Curtis High School Athletic Department will be honoring our State Champions at a special “Night of Champions” event on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00pm in the Curtis High School Gymnasium. All are welcome to attend.
Lakewood Floodplain Mapping Reveals Risk to Springbrook, Hillside Neighborhoods
City of Lakewood announcement. Property owners within the floodplain may need to secure flood insurance. In the event of a 100-year flood, floodwater from Clover Creek may reach properties in Lakewood’s Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods. Flooding might also compromise I-5 just north of the Bridgeport exit. There is a mix of commercial and residential properties […]
Bill to provide unemployment tax relief to most Washington employers
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. During the 2022 legislative session, legislators passed a bill that provides tax relief to employers in Washington. Senate Bill 5873 (SB 5873), sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines), reduces social tax rates for employers in 2022 and 2023. It also reduces the 2023 social tax rates for employers who report […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We had technical issues, so the case count we’re reporting today is lower than it should be. You’ll be able to see the correct case number on our dashboard when we get the complete numbers. We don’t expect the difference to be large. This also affects some of our […]
Obituary Notices – March 16, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: LaVonne Harriett Thayer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Kim Phung-Thi Barber; James Scott. Powers Funeral Home: Barbara Louise Forsberg; Shirley Rae Kemman; David Lew Brunoff. Hill Funeral Home: Peter P Dungca. Scott Funeral Home: Richard George Johnson.
AmeriCorps Week at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. It’s AmeriCorp Week and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has been lucky to have AmeriCorps members serving our community for more than a decade. This year, WPFR is proud to introduce Serena Rotondo, who was interested in this position, as she wanted to serve the community in which […]