Pierce County social media post. We’re looking for veterans to serve on the Pierce County Veterans Advisory Board! Help us make a difference for all Pierce County veterans and their families by joining the board. Apply now: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/Veterans.
City to Share Lincoln Mixed-Use Center Historic Property Survey Results
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office will have a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 on Zoom to share the Lincoln Mixed-Use Center Historic Property Survey results. The survey, which was conducted from June to September, helped identify 100 buildings that are more than 50 years of age […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We are committed to providing you with the most accurate and reliable information. Our COVID-19 case data is becoming less accurate and reliable. More people are testing at home and not reporting results. This affects the accuracy of our COVID-19 cases by census tract map and regional case data. Today, […]
Pacific Lutheran University Partners with Hilinski’s Hope For College Football Mental Health Week
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Hilinski’s Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler, today announced that Pacific Lutheran University will participate in the third annual College Football Mental Health Week. The week will focus on a series of mental health initiatives, beginning October 1, which will […]
Fort Steilacoom Hosts First Book Sale in Lakewood since 2019
Historic Fort Steilacoom announcement. Looking for a good book to go with your mug of tea and cozy sweater this Fall? Then stop by the Fort Steilacoom Book Sale next Saturday, October 1 and pick up a familiar favorite or new classic while supporting this historic site! This used book sale includes everything from military […]
Book Talk – RESTORE: A Guide for Truth and Reconciliation Through Traumatic Experiences
Submitted by Isa Farrington Nichols. Tacoma Evergreen State College continues to build on its community origins and history of community responsiveness by inviting students and the community to join renowned Author Isa Farrington-Nichols as she leads them through her restorative journey from being the Genesis Victim of the DC Sniper to RESTORE: A Guide for […]
Letter: “Rare and Beautiful Treasures”
There’s a proverb, according to the Aramaic translation, which reads: “A house is built by wisdom and by understanding it is entirely put in good order. And the inner chambers are filled by knowledge with every possession, honor, and delight.” But it’s not brick and motor, cabinets and furniture, or trinkets of one kind or […]
U.P. Ribbon Cutting: Al’s Hot Chicken
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place will host a ribbon cutting to welcome Al’s Hot Chicken to University Place. Located at 2102 Mildred St W, the event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange to Celebrate Grand Reopening of $72.6 Million Shopping Center
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will cut the ribbon on its newly expanded and upgraded $72.6 million shopping center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 am. As the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, the Exchange offers tax-free shopping and military exclusive pricing to more than […]