Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University has announced it will offer a pre-law minor in Fall 2022. The university has long offered a pre-law advising program, but continued interest in the program prompted the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences to create a formal minor to meet student needs. The curriculum utilizes […]
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Pierce County Council passes consumer protections for pet store animal sales
Pierce County Council announcement. The Pierce County Council acted Tuesday to put protections in place that make it easier for future dog owners to know their puppy’s history before buying the animal and the upfront costs they could face. As adopted, the ordinance changes Pierce County Code dealing with licensing requirements around animal services and […]
Local students named to Union University President’s and Dean’s lists
JACKSON, Tenn. – More than 700 students have been named to the Union University President’s List (310) and Dean’s List (403) for the spring 2022 semester. Angela Le, University Place, President’s List David Edgren, Lakewood, Dean’s List Sarah Edgren, Lakewood, Dean’s List The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and care facilities
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. This week we saw 11 more COVID-19 outbreaks in businesses and care facilities and 102 more outbreak-related cases. You can help stop the spread of COVID-19. If you feel sick, get tested and use CDC’s quarantine and isolation tool to see the next steps you should take. Businesses and long-term care […]
Obituary Notices – June 2, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Carol Lee Lumbert, Mary Lou Sclair. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mark Alan Burns. Mountain View Funeral Home: Honesto Catolico Canaleta; John A. Hunter; William Wesley Tyler. Gaffney Funeral Home: Michael John “Andy” Andersen.
Technical Rescue Class Hosted for New Firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Last week, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted a Rescue Systems 1 class for its newest firefighters. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters were able to learn from members of WPFR’s Technical Rescue team, who are subject matter experts. When it comes to trainings like this, learning […]
Tacoma Trails Challenge begins Saturday
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. We’re celebrating National Trails Day with a fun two-week exploration of Tacoma’s parks and trails. Participate at your own pace, earn badges and win prizes! Join the fun from June 4-19, 2022. How to do the Tacoma Trails Challenge Register for the event. IT’S FREE! (registration is open until June 19) Complete 5 […]
Pierce County announces $10 million in ARPA sewer and water utility infrastructure grants
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County has established a grant program to allocate a total of $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funding for sewer and water system infrastructure improvements. To mitigate long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our region, the Sewer and Water Utility Infrastructure Grant Program has been established […]
MultiCare names new president for Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System has named Mark Robinson the new president of MultiCare Tacoma General and MultiCare Allenmore hospitals. Robinson has more than 20 years of health care experience and will be responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the two hospitals. In addition, he will lead the hospitals’ clinical […]