Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Nov. 19, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act) was included in the House-passed Build Back Better Act. The RECOMPETE Act, which Rep. Kilmer introduced with U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and […]
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City of Destiny Awards Nominations Accepted Now Through February 7
City of Tacoma announcement. Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for the past 36 years, are open now and due on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. “The City of Destiny Awards Ceremony provides a place to recognize those who create vibrancy in our community and make the City […]
The Puyallup City Council Nov. 23 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 23 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – November 22, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Katrina E. Cologerou. Mountain View Funeral Home: Margery O. (Dahl) Steinle. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Lester “Bud” Slead. Scott Funeral Home: Pastor Lisa Bowman Macklin.
Information for home alarm owners in University Place
Submitted by Anthony Keller. If you have a home alarm system, you’re probably aware that University Place revised it’s ordinance concerning home alarm systems about a year ago. The city’s mailer (Public Safety Special Report, Nov 2020) states the council “decided to increase the annual permit fee and false alarm fee so that they are in-line […]
Thanksgiving 2021: Here’s where to get pies & desserts in the Tacoma area
Thanksgiving is a week out and you might be looking to outsource your dessert from a Pierce County bakery. I’m here to help. Here’s where you’ll find pies, macarons and other treats to complement your Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving this year is Nov. 25, 2021. Looking for where to pick up a Thanksgiving dinner or where […]
Puyallup Hosting Open House about Shaw Road Improvements
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is hosting a Public Open House to gain feedback from residents about improvements to a section of Shaw Road. The Open House will be held online, via Zoom and Facebook Live, on December 9, 2021 at 5:30 pm. The City is studying a section […]
Black Well-being Survey
Tacoma Urban League announcement. We are excited to announce an important opportunity to inform the future of Black well-being. The Black Future Co-op Fund is working on a report titled, “Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together,” in partnership with Byrd Barr Place, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, and the Washington State Commission on African American […]
Sound Family Medicine Elevates Senior Health Care in the South Sound
Sound Family Medicine press release. Seniors in the South Sound will soon have access to a new level of health care. Sound Family Medicine is opening the Senior Clinic, a concierge-style health care experience. The clinic will provide patients with 30 and 60 minute appointments so they can spend more time with their doctor. Dr. […]