Clover Park School District announcement. The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project hosted its first-ever Duty to Country teachers conference in October. Brian Julian from Lochburn Middle School and Filma Fontanilla from Hudtloff Middle School joined more than a dozen teachers, administrators and community organizers from across the country to learn about the organization’s online exhibit and curriculum. Attendees were […]
Strickland Calls For Full Restoration Of Basic Allowance For Housing For Servicemembers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to fully restore the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for servicemembers after the Department cut the BAH to 95 percent. Strickland was joined by 58 of her colleagues. “Access to affordable housing is the top concern I hear from […]
Video: Meet Deputy Kevin Pressel
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department video. Legacy. Sometimes the legacy you leave can greatly influence those around you. Today you’ll see how a family’s legacy can lead us to follow a path of service as you meet Deputy Kevin Pressel. We are YOUR Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. But more than just that we are real people […]
Puyallup wraps third signal cabinet
City of Puyallup social media post. The third new signal cabinet artwork is by Roman Rae Howry, a Puyallup High School student with a talent for bright color palettes. This artwork was installed at the southeast corner of Meridian and 2nd St NE along River Road. FMI mailchi.mp/puyallupwa.gov…
Protect your catalytic converter
Tacoma Police Department social media post. Friday, Nov. 18, in an effort to combat high numbers of catalytic converter thefts, TPD is partnering with Titus-Will Toyota & Simmons Automotive in Project CATCON ID. Each car’s catalytic converter will be etched w/ an ID # for free. To learn more visit bit.ly/TPDcatconupdate.
Obituary Notices – November 16, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: David Holmes; Elsie Marie Kelley. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Terry W. Dorr; Reynold R. Coughlin.
Free Fall Quarter Concerts at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College announcement. Everyone is welcome to attend Tacoma Community College music department’s fall quarter concerts. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Building 2 Theater. Admission is free; donations support TCC music programs. TCC Orchestra Concert: Nov. 18, conducted by Dr. John Falskow TCC Choirs Concert: Nov. 30, conducted by Dr. Anne Lyman […]
Steilacoom Community Christmas Sing and Play Along
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions, the Steilacoom Community Christmas Sing and Play Along event is back! Mark your calendars for Sunday December 11, 2022, from 6 to 8 PM at Steilacoom’s Town Hall to attend a free community concert, or better yet, take part in it. Anyone who […]
Poor air quality leads to burn ban
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency social media post. A Stage 1 burn ban continues for Greater Pierce County. High levels of wood smoke at night are causing poor air quality and even with clearing during the day, we expect high levels of wood smoke again tonight. pscleanair.gov