Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 cases are plummeting. This week we reported nearly a 50% drop in cases, which follows a decrease of more than 30% last week. We expect the downard trend to continue. We recorded 43 deaths this week, 12 more than last week. One of them was a girl […]
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Obituary Notices – February 16, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Judy Ann Gallion; John Martin Higgins; Jenny Rebecca Williams. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karin Bellus; Thomas Basil Doyle; Judith C. Larson; Kenneth R. Miller; Vincent Stacy Reeves; Linda Renfro. Powers Funeral Home: Pauline Merle Brooks; Claudia Ann Menzel. Gaffney Funeral Home: Claude Worn Bailey.
Lakewood releases Feb. 14 Council Meeting Summary
City of Lakewood announcement. The meeting of Feb. 14 began with a tour of Lakewood’s new permit portal. Lakewood now shares a familiar interface with the Pierce County PALS system. Users may research permit history, pay fees, schedule appointments, request updates, and perform other tasks from a single dashboard. Assistant City Manager Dave Bugher reviewed the […]
Puyallup City Gallery New Show and Artist Reception
City of Puyallup announcement. On Thursday February 17th, the City of Puyallup will host a reception for Trish Cole and Tammy Montevideo, the artists currently featured in “City Gallery” on the fifth floor of City Hall. Their joint show, “Material Expression,” contrasts how humans tend to focus much attention on financial gain and the material […]
Hidden Hero: LaMar Hudson
LaMar Hudson is a College and Career Specialist at Clover Park High School and native of the eastside of Tacoma. His work in service of Clover Park High School provides him the opportunity to collaborate with a wonderful team of caring faculty and staff who, just like himself, are passionate about educating, supporting, encouraging and […]
Letter: Successful Farrells Marsh Work Party
Nancy Henderson announcement. Thank you Jake Orthouse, Greg Alderete, Lynn and Roger Neal, Carol and Steve Saynisch, Dan McCroskey, Michael Richardson, Tina Johnstone, Mark Turpin, Dick Muri, Cheri Carlson, and Dave Zink for participating in the Farrells Marsh Work Party on Thursday, 10 February. We had four first-time volunteers and one came all the way […]
Community Invited to Apply for 2022 Watershed Small Grants
City of Lakewood announcement. ocal programs that support natural habitats and water quality may be eligible for grant funding. Past examples included plantings, invasive species removal, cleanup events, and educational programs. The Pierce County Watersheds Small Grants Program will host an informational session on March 2, and will accept grant applications through April 7. Relevant Links […]
Gustavus Adolphus College Announces 2021 Fall Semester Dean’s List
The Fall Semester Dean’s List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in December 2021. The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Gustavus Adolphus […]
Kilmer, Newhouse Introduce Legislation to Spur Growth in Blue Energy, Create Jobs in Washington
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 14, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Blue Energy Innovation Act – bipartisan legislation which aims to redouble America’s efforts to harness the blue economy and reassert the United States as the global leader in the research and development of blue energy technologies. Over […]