The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Lakewood – Miguel Mailig, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We updated our breakthrough dashboard this week. The latest data shows unvaccinated people are much more likely to suffer worse COVID-19 outcomes. Unvaccinated people in Pierce County are: 3X more likely to be infected. 10X more likely to be hospitalized. 9X more likely to die. Click on the Breakthrough […]
Obituary Notices – January 27, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Grigoriy V. Goncharyuk; Susanna Elizabeth Palmer; Melvin Hurley Mason; Martha Theresia Lyons; Madeline Geneva Poulsen. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Michael Raymond Isun; Marc Douglas Garrett; Darlene Rose Stephenson; Darie Law. Mountain View Funeral Home: Shirley Cadlum Arbiol; Susan Hansen; Nacis Hedwig; Hermon Joseph Hood; Richard Earl Price; […]
Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood offers free tours to active-duty military & their families
Historic Fort Steilacoom announcement. The national Blue Star Museums program invites the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families to enjoy museums free of charge every summer – while at Fort Steilacoom Museum in Lakewood, the benefit is offered year-round, and tours are free in 2022. “Fort Steilacoom was the original U.S. military post in […]
New Year Brings New Faces to U.P. City Hall
City of University Place announcement. As 2022 dawns, visitors to City Hall—both in person and virtual—will see some new faces. Chantel Mons is the new receptionist and will be the first interaction many people have with U.P. offices, as she can “direct traffic” and questions to the appropriate personnel. Kennith George has joined the Planning […]
Hidden Hero: Thomas Dixon
Thomas Dixon first came to Tacoma while serving as an airman at McChord Air Force Base. He became the first director of the Hilltop Multi-Service Center in 1996 before taking a role as the inaugural executive director of Tacoma’s new affiliate National Urban League. Thomas served in this position for 34 years, working diligently for […]
Maimed Kittens Now in Need of Life-saving Surgery
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On Dec. 7, Tacoma Animal Control brought two kittens with cut-off limbs to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The kittens, now named Foxtrot and Echo, are both missing their back-left paw, and one is missing a part of its tail. They weighed less […]
Tacoma Rescue Mission Donation Center has Moved
The Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Donation Center has moved to 504 S 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98402. Hours of operation remain the same: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 10 am-2 pm.
Nine Firefighters Presented with Letters of Commendation
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. After a major incident, it is common for firefighters to come together and debrief. This includes lessons learned, strategies and tactics used, and in today’s case, letters of commendation for their efforts resulting in saving a woman’s life. On January 5th, crews responded to a house fire and rescued a […]