Pierce County announcement. Pierce County Parks is now accepting applications for its summer recreation scholarship program. The scholarship offers financial assistance to County residents participating in youth outdoor recreation programs offered by Pierce County Parks. Funded through the Washington Recreation & Park Association’s Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) Fund, the scholarship program aims […]
Curran Orchard Insect Class, May 7
Submitted by CORE. Learn how to combat the dreaded apple maggot, codling moth and other harmful insects at a free class taught by Master Gardener and Western Fruit Cascade Society member Bill Horn at the Curran Apple Orchard Park barn on Saturday, May 7, from 9am to 10am. Mr. Horn will also offer advice on […]
Take City of Puyallup’s Entrance Sign Survey
City of Puyallup announcement. The City is considering replacing the five current entrance signs with new signs. Each sign would have a different theme that represents Puyallup. The City would like your feedback on each of the sign themes. Please take our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9HC98N
Research scientist Rihana Mason to visit PLU for presentation and book signing
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Experimental psychologist Rihana Mason will visit PLU on May 2 to discuss the work of the Academic Pipeline Project and her book, “Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelors to the Professoriate.” Mason is a research scientist at the Urban Child Study Center at Georgia State University and an adjunct […]
The Lakewood City Council April 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Air Quality Partnership Comes to Tacoma
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is leading an effort along with Tacoma Public Schools, University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and Microsoft Research to get a better understanding of air quality issues and inequities in Tacoma. Tacoma was identified by the Microsoft Research “Project […]
Obituary Notices – April 23, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Macario Enyaen Justo; Patrick Eugene Riggs; Kazuko Jackson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Mater Butler; Dwane F. Henning; Michael A. Hudson; Ottilie Kaheiki; Hongvan Thi Le; Donnie E. Thompson; Pitita Umu Jr. Powers Funeral Home: Sarah Ann Smith; Robert Douglas Leighton.
Two challenges and an opportunity
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Earlier this week I presented our annual State of the County address to a small group of colleagues, community partners and the community (virtually). If you didn’t have a chance to watch the address live, I invite you to view the replay here: From my arrival as County Executive, […]
The University Place City Council April 23 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on April 23 (10 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.