Tacoma Police Department announcement. In an effort to combat the high numbers of catalytic converter thefts, TPD is partnering with Titus-Will in project CATCON ID. The goal of this initiative is to etch each car’s catalytic converter for free w/ an ID number. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/TPDcatcon.
Student Government Day Applications Due October 24
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Students enrolled in Tacoma Public Schools – in the ninth through 12th grades – are encouraged to apply to participate in Student Government Day which takes place this year on November 8, 2022. The application deadline is October 24, 2022. Student Government Day participants will meet with the Mayor, Tacoma […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Our COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates continue to show us in CDC’s low community level. But COVID-19 continues to spread in our community. Vaccination helps lower that threat. Unvaccinated people in Pierce County are hit harder by COVID-19. If infected, they are 6 times more likely to be hospitalized and 7 times more […]
Obituary Notices – October 12, 2022
Joong Mae Lee; Rebecca L. McCormick; Joshua Norman; Jessie Marie Reynolds; Mary J. Schulz; Elaine F. Woolery. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Faye Marilyn Roswold. Scott Funeral Home: Christean “Pearl” Dupee; Artis L Golden Sr.
Prost
City of University Place social media post. Prost! to the return of Oktoberfest in UP! Come out to Market Square this Friday, 10/14 from 5-9PM for German music, favorite fall fare & E9 Brewing Co.’s Beer Garden to help support the CHS Football Boosters. See you in the Square!
Clover Park School District September 2022 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. Sept. 12 Regular Meeting During its Sept. 12 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 discussed community engagement, enrollment, bond re-financing, the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) and union contract negotiations. Community […]
The Titanic, the Iceberg and the Rest of the Story at FAB FEST Oct. 16
Phil Raschke announcement. The Lakewood Film, Art and Book (FAB) Fest is proud to announce a riveting and informative presentation centered on the 15 April 1912 sinking of the mighty RMS Titanic, the newest and largest passenger ship afloat. Our presenter is historian Peter Cook a member of both the “Titanic Historical Society” and the […]
SWAT Team’s crisis negotiators host multi-agency training
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week, our SWAT Team’s crisis negotiators held a joint training day with several other negotiator groups from around the county. Negotiators from Tacoma PD, Lakewood PD, FBI, JBLM and other local cities participated in this scenario-based training day. These joint training opportunities are a great way to prepare for […]
Meet Simply FABulous Authors
Some years ago, I had the joy and honor to help set up the book fest within Lakewood’s Film, Art, and Book Festival, also known as the FAB Fest. For me as an author it was a fantastic opportunity to get to know and network with other authors with some of whom I have forged […]