Sound Transit announcement. ink light rail and ST Express buses will be fare-free all day New Year’s Eve, providing passengers with a safe and reliable option for their holiday travel plans. “We want to ensure that everyone out that day can enjoy the holiday safely,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and University Place Council Member […]
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Local Students Named to Union University’s Dean’s and President’s Lists
Union University has named 342 students to the President’s List and 380 student to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. President’s List Lakewood – David Edgren Tacoma – Angela Le Dean’s List Lakewood – Sarah Edgren Full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average earn President’s List honors and students who achieve […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to High-Quality Health Care in Rural Areas
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 21, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the bipartisan ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 6308) which aims to improve access to high-quality, coordinated health care for patients and providers in rural areas. The bill addresses a shortcoming in current law by bolstering assignment to Medicare Accountable Care […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 22
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We’ve administered more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Pierce County since last December. More than 550,000 county residents are fully vaccinated. We’ve come a long way in a year’s time. But one-third of our eligible population remains unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated. One third of our […]
Obituary Notices – December 23, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Joseph Walsh; Wanda Faye Martin. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sharon Bryan; Carmen M. Cintron; Sandra L. Harris; Katherine “Kathy” Marie Kube; Alicia Marshall; Cherril Rishel; Susan R. Suhre; Neva Weggen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mitsuko McLellan; Richard W. Gideon. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Barbara Jo (Smith) Buckley.
Lakewood’s Film96 slots are filling up fast
City of Lakewood social media post. Registration for the City of Lakewood’s upcoming short film festival is filling up fast! Only a few more team registration slots are open.
Friendly reminder from West Pierce Fire
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Don’t forget to water your tree.
Youth Marine Foundation brings World-Class Training Vessel to Tacoma
Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation announcement. The Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation will soon be home to a state-of-the-art training vessel designed to provide maritime skill training and marine science education for youth. The Youth Marine Foundation (YMF) today launched its capital campaign to purchase MV Baysmart Express and bring it to their campus on the Foss Waterway. The […]
Lakewood to Form Ad Hoc Committee to Review Tree Preservation Code
Committee to represent diverse stakeholder perspectives; those interested have 30 days to apply. Lakewood, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will convene an ad hoc committee to review current tree preservation code and prescribe revisions to be considered by the Lakewood City Council. The Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will be comprised of up to 13 […]