City of Tacoma press release. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics has five regular members recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years and is comprised of Tacoma […]
Fall Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22
Pierce County social media post. Falls are not a natural part of aging, but most falls can be prevented. Join us September 22 from 10-Noon at the Mel Korum YMCA in Puyallup for the annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day event! There will be fall prevention tips, exercise demos, giveaways and fun. 253-798-4600
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Updated COVID-19 booster shots are here! They offer you and your family extra protection against the latest omicron variants. Until our limited supply increases, we’ll give these booster doses to people who: Are 50 years or older. Are immune compromised or have certain medical conditions. Live in multigenerational households. Work […]
Obituary Notices – September 14, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Wayne Edward Ellingson; Johnnie Parsons; Patricia Joan Miller; John Joseph Randolph. Mountain View Funeral Home: CoraLee Burt; Jaime Centeno; Doris Conatzer; Hannelore Ida Gesina Hogan; Joseph Anthony Lockwood; Casey D. O’Neil; Patricia Ann Tennyson; Teddy Trobough; Tamara Velasquez. Gaffney Funeral Home: Ronald Vanderleest.
PCSD removes illegal encampment in Parkland
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department story. Last Wednesday, our deputies led a joint operation to clear out a large, illegal encampment on private property on 149th St S, between Pacific Ave S and C St S, in Parkland. This encampment has been the source of frequent calls for service, including shootings, assaults, stolen vehicles and overdoses. […]
100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Peggy Cleveland is a Steilacoom resident, a local journalist and travel writer. Her newest work is a guide book for visiting the local attractions in the Tacoma area. A book signing event will be held for 100 Things To Do in Tacoma Before You Die – on Sunday, September 18 […]
Tacoma Trophy Named a Finalist by U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2022 Dream Big Awards
Submitted by Tacoma Trophy. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Tacoma Trophy, based in Lakewood, is a finalist in the Veteran-Owned Business category for its annual Dream Big Awards. The awards, presented by Spectrum Reach with support from MetLife, celebrate the achievements of small businesses and honor their contributions to America’s economic growth. This year’s 27 finalists were chosen from a record-setting more than […]
Pierce College Puyallup breaks ground on STEM Building on Sept. 14
Pierce College is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Building on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. The STEM Building will be Pierce College Puyallup’s newest academic building since 2010. The building will provide 54,000 square feet of new space to meet growing enrollments and innovative engagement in […]
2022 Empowerment Awards Dinner set for Oct. 6
Tacoma Urban League announcement. The Tacoma Urban League is excited to present our 2022 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at the Hotel Murano on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6 PM. Register here. Featuring Keynote Speaker Michael D. Tubbs, we invite you to support your community and join us at this important celebration as we recognize of some of our most influential […]