Pierce County social media post. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier proposed Council to sign a letter advocating to restore the ability for police to pursue suspects and use reasonable force, and approve a $10,000 retention incentive for @PierceSheriff commissioned deputies. Read the proposal: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/Executive
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Pierce College Leadership Transitions
Pierce College announcement. With the impending departure of Darrell L. Cain, Ph.D. Pierce College Puyallup president, who is leaving to become interim president at Everett Community College, chancellor and CEO Michele L. Johnson, Ph.D. has appointed Matthew A. Campbell, Ed.D. to serve as the interim president of Pierce College Puyallup. Campbell has served as […]
KBTC Kids presents Lunar New Year Celebration, Feb. 11
Bates Technical College announcement. KBTC Kids presents a Lunar New Year celebration featuring music, crafts, traditions, storytelling and more. Join us on Friday, Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m. for this free virtual family activity. Kids and parents can find out more and register at kbtckids.org.
CPSD Hidden Hero: Edwin Imbuga
Edwin Imbuga, senior at Lakes High School, is proud of his Kenyan heritage and culture. When he is not in the classroom or taking after-school classes to enhance his academic performance, you can find Edwin sharing a kind word with a camera in hand. He is passionate about videography and photography, encouraging his friends and […]
Rotary Club of Lakewood Donates to StoveTeam International
Submitted by Rotary Club of Lakewood. The Rotary Club of Lakewood recently voted to approve a $2,000 grant to the Stove Team International. StoveTeam is a nonprofit organization that facilitates placement of low smoke, fuel efficient and safe cookstoves in collaboration with local communities to support families and protect the environment in Guatemala. According to […]
PSE Foundation awards $800,000 in grants to support organizations helping those in need
Puget Sound Energy announcement. The Puget Sound Energy Foundation (PSEF) has announced the recipients of an $800,000 unrestricted grant program that supports several exceptional nonprofit organizations leading the way in the prevention and elimination of homelessness throughout PSE’s 10-county service area. Pierce County recipients include: Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Exodus Housing Tacoma Rescue […]
Exploring Black History in Tacoma
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Join Tacoma Historical Society (Monday, February 14 – 7pm) for our February 2022 virtual meeting, when in honor of Black History Month we will share a sampling of stories from Tacoma’s Black History from our own research and exhibits. We hope the presentation will inspire you to continue exploring the deep […]
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma date change
The next Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma event features Arx Duo percussion ensemble on April 12, 7:00, in Slavonian Hall.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. The latest and largest surge of Pierce County COVID-19 cases is falling fast. We started to see a drop in cases a few weeks ago. And last week, cases and case rates on the state dashboard, which include a reporting lag, started dropping. Hospitalization counts and rates are also […]