Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, the Pierce County Council proclaimed January as “Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention” month through Resolution R2021-224. Pierce County is supporting National Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January by putting up posters across our community so that victims of trafficking can learn […]
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Puyallup to Host Open House on Downtown Streetscapes
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is hosting virtual Open Houses on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, to gain public input on the Meridian Streetscapes Project in downtown. The public will have two opportunities that day to weigh in, with the first session occurring at 12 pm and the second at […]
Millhouse opening in Europa space in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood
Coming soon to Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood is Millhouse, a restaurant specializing in artisan pizzas, hand-made pasta, sandwiches and salads that will operate at 2515 N. Proctor St. The restaurant will have dual concepts under one roof: A family-friendly casual restaurant on one side and a sophisticated speakeasy-bar on the other with cocktails. The cocktail bar […]
U.P.’s Pine Cone Café to re-open
City of University Place announcement. Many U.P. diners have missed the home-cooked fare and family-friendly environs of the Pine Cone Café at 7912 27th St. W. ever since it closed in 2020. But local restauranteurs and U.P. residents Dana Claar Verellen and her husband Dave Verellen are busy making plans to reopen the eatery sometime […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Nathan Bates
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Information Technology System network technician Nathan Bates. This is his seventh year working in the district. His position has him working behind the scenes to make sure technology systems work, connect and are set up properly for student and teacher use. “Everything […]
Still rising: 4-week moving average for regular initial and continued claims increased over the month
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. For the 4-week moving average ending Jan. 1, 2022, compared to the previous 4-week moving average: Regular initial claims increased by 1,826 to a total of 7,490. As with the previous 4-week moving average, the increase is likely due to seasonal layoffs, primarily in the construction and agriculture industries. Regular continued claims increased […]
Obituary Notices – January 8, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rosemary Jean Nebeker. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Patricia “Patty” A. Alicea. Powers Funeral Home: Clifford Earl McNutt. Hill Funeral Home: Willmar Moe Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Gustavus “Gus” Larry Lawlar Jr.; James B. Thomason; Sekove Bale Vosabeci; Mother Mercedes Mazique.
State of the City – University Place
City of University Place announcement. Prior to turning over the mayor’s gavel to new Mayor Steve Worthington, outgoing Mayor Caroline Belleci took a few minutes during the first City Council meeting of 2022 to review some of the accomplishments of the City during 2021. These included: Improved Communications The City launched hybrid Council meetings that […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.