City of University Place announcement. Within the last two weeks, two new spas have opened in U.P., including Serenity Spa at 3633 Market Place W. in the Village at Chambers Bay, and UP Wellness Spa, at 3905 Bridgeport Way W., Stes. A and B. Be sure to visit the City’s Facebook to get a sneak peak of […]
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Charlotte the muskox is pregnant, calf due in spring
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Charlotte and Hudson, two muskoxen at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, are expecting a calf this spring. “Charlotte is steadily gaining baby weight and looking very pregnant,” said zoo curator Telena Welsh. “We’re closely monitoring her to help ensure that all goes smoothly with her […]
Payroll employment increased in January despite Omicron
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy added 5,700 jobs in January. Between December and January, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4%. “The state had to deal with renewed COVID challenges in January, resulting in slower but positive employment growth,” said the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Economist Paul Turek. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Pierce County. But it’s still important you’re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death in the future. As of Feb. 26, 64.6% of all Pierce […]
Obituary Notices – March 4, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mariya Danilovna Burlak; Mariya Danilovna Burlak; Marta Beryl Sloan. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Terrence Marico Hamilton. Hill Funeral Home: Riante L. Clark. Scott Funeral Home: Dorothy Marie Vita.
CP School District February 2022 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. Feb. 14 Regular Meeting At its Feb. 14 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed COVID-19, legislative updates, student achievement, community engagement and staff recognition. COVID-19 Governor Inslee recently lifted the outdoor […]
Former News Tribune food critic Sue Kidd dies of cancer at 52
Sue Kidd, a long-time food critic and editor for The News Tribune, died Tuesday. She was 52. Kidd died from an aggressive form of cancer, according to her family. She was known in the South Sound as a fearless advocate for readers as well as for her dogged pursuit of all things related to food. […]
Is Your Furry Friend Licensed?
City of University Place announcement. In an effort to encourage as many U.P. pet owners as possible to license their furry friends, the City of U.P. has launched a special giveaway that includes the chance to win a special pet gift basket simply by sharing a photo of your licensed pet. As a reminder, all […]
Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Hylebos Creek
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a sewage spill advisory for Hylebos Creek North of 12th St. E in Fife. The sewage spill has stopped. People and pets should avoid the water and not swim, wade, or fish until further notice in these areas. Contact with fecal-contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin […]