Puyallup – Scouts across the nation have taken their unit flags around the world in interesting places such as Mt. Everest, on board the Challenger space craft, rocketed to outer space, on board the International Space Station and around the moon. The latest involves Cub Scout Pack 274 in Puyallup, chartered by the Shepherd of […]
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Lakewood’s Washington Blvd much smoother
City of Lakewood announcement. Washington Boulevard is much smoother sailing today. Our maintenance staff will visit Nyanza, Interlaaken, and 112th over the next few days. Keep reporting potholes to MyLakewood311 – we appreciate it!
Leavitt legislating from home after testing positive for COVID-19
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, will work from home following a positive COVID-19 test on Friday. “Fortunately, I do not have any symptoms and am fully vaccinated and boosted,” said Leavitt. “I am thankful for our COVID-19 procedures that prevented me from spreading it to anyone else. I am also […]
CPSD Promising Future: Joseph Slate
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Thomas Middle School eighth grader Joseph Slate. Joseph is an easy-going student who enjoys spending time with his friends, playing video games and camping. “I love camping and hanging out with friends in my boy scout troop. I’m thinking of sticking […]
Strickland Releases 2021 Annual Report Showing Historic Wins for the South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On January 13, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report that highlights her legislative and constituent service accomplishments for the people of the South Sound. Read the full report here, and watch the recap video here. “I’m proud of the work we have done in 2021 to deliver for our neighbors […]
Kilmer Votes to Protect Voting Rights, Strengthen Democracy
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On. January 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act – a sweeping package of reform bills aimed at strengthening the voice of the American people in their democracy by making it easier for eligible voters to vote, ending the dominance […]
Fuel Spill Cleanup on Thea Foss Waterway
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma was notified on Friday, January 14, that a commercial vehicle incident took place near East D Street and East 27th Street near the Tacoma Dome. A commercial vehicle ruptured a diesel saddle tank and discharged 60 to 80 gallons of diesel fuel to the street, stormwater system, […]
Obituary Notices – January 15, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jack Ronald Davis. Mountain View Funeral Home: Mary Carlsen; Charlotte Grimmer; David Herman; Cheryl Shepherd-Saten; Janice I. Stacy; Domingo Macadangdang Yanos. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Ella Louise (Kipper) Peele; Elmo Kane Taylor Jr.
Umoja
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I learned a new word – from a different culture – reflecting an important value that is critically needed in our community, country and world. Everywhere I go, I talk with people who are tired, frustrated and, frankly, cranky. Two years of COVID and the associated loss, uncertainty and […]