Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids wants to thank the community for their support of our Caring for Kids Happy Hearts Auction. As with everyone, we made many changes so we could continue to help our kids and families. Making the decision to have the auction was scary for us. At our last Auction […]
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Soccer legend, advocate, and broadcaster Julie Foudy to deliver PLU commencement address
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls. […]
I-5 traffic to soon use own bridges
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. As long as the weather cooperates, very soon northbound & southbound I-5 lanes will be on their own respective bridges over the Puyallup River in Tacoma. Check out our blog for what to expect from this big milestone. Learn more here.
First Financial Northwest Bank University Place Welcomes Brent Johnsen
Submitted by First Financial Northwest Bank. First Financial Northwest Bank is thrilled to announce Brent Johnsen as AVP, Retail Relationship Manger in University Place. In his new role, he will utilize his 30+ years of experience to build and manage small business, commercial, and consumer banking relationships. “I am very excited to join a bank […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, case rates and hospitalizations. We are reporting 618 cases this week, down from our peak of 20,526 cases in Pierce County the week starting Jan. 2. On Feb. 28, our current 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 551.7 for Feb. […]
Obituary Notices – March 2, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ruth Paige; Virginia Marie Dennison. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Patricia Ann Patton. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lisa Camille Hansler; Karen Lou Scheller. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Robert Poppleton. Hill Funeral Home: Letitia Wambaugh.
Stadium Way closed from Tacoma Avenue to north of Division Avenue for overhead wire work this week at night
Sound Transit announcement. Crews will continue installing overhead wires in the Stadium curve at night, starting Monday, Feb 28 to March 3, working from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. N 1st St/N E St. will be closed in both directions from Tacoma Ave to just north of Division Ave during this night-time work. In addition, […]
January term study away returns to PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and taught by PLU professors offered in […]
Puyallup’s Veterans Memorial Bridge is open
City of Puyallup social media post. Today, we held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. A big thank you to all of the project stakeholders and community members who came out to the Ceremony. The Veterans Memorial Bridge is officially open!