Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place, the local coalition for University Place is here to meet the needs of the community. Its first meeting is Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (11:30 am-1:00 pm) at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8107 27th Street West in the lower lounge (Park in the back and walk straight […]
Sounder commuter rail service to operate regular Friday schedule
Sound Transit announcement. With a national rail strike averted, Sounder commuter rail service between Everett and Lakewood and Seattle will operate on its regular schedule Friday, September 16. On Monday, September 19, the final two S-Line trips cut during COVID will be restored. The restored trips are the 7:55 a.m. southbound departure from Seattle and […]
PCSD training facility renamed, dedicated in memory of Deputy Dom Calata
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Welcome to the Deputy Dom Calata Defensive Tactics Training Center. On Aug. 30, the facility where our deputies participate in defensive tactics training was officially dedicated in memory of Deputy Calata. A small ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion. Deputy Calata was one of our defensive tactics instructors and […]
Clover Park School District August 2022 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. Aug. 8 Regular Meeting During its Aug. 8 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner introduced the new assistant superintendent for secondary schools, Dr. Gloria Henderson, and discussed student achievement and community engagement. […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Angela Harmon
A Clover Park School District story. This week is National Arts in Education Week and our CPSD Staff Spotlight features Rainier Elementary School art teacher Angela Harmon. Angela joined the district in January 2021 after making a career shift into education. “I had just gotten my teaching certification and they had this opening at Rainier […]
Help us plan for the future
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Help us better serve you. Share your voice. Take our 2023-2024 budget survey. We’re working on our 2023-2024 budget and we need your help. Metro Parks provides a wide range of parks, programs, zoos, and recreation destinations to serve you and is currently developing the 2023-2024 budget. Please take a short […]
Family fun in Tacoma this week and next
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Looking for something to do? Check out these Metro Parks Tacoma activities: Native Plane Sale (online through Sept. 23, in-person Oct. 1) Beyond the Bell (registration closes Sept. 16) Youth Soccer (registration closes Sept. 16) Teen Late Night (Sept. 16 – Center at Norpoint, People’s Center, Sept. 23 – People’s Center) […]
PLU Rises to 11th in the West in 2023 U.S. News Rankings
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. PLU climbed three spots, from 14th to 11th, in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 12 of the highly competitive category that includes colleges from as far away […]
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill the following eight positions on the TAC: One Working Professional […]