Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University, with minors in philosophy, business, and innovation studies. In his time at PLU, he has been involved with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as both a vocation intern and Wild Hope Fellow. He has […]
Symphony Tacoma Presents Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, A Concert for Kids
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce its performance of Peter and the Wolf on May 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm in the Pantages Theater. This performance is part of the Symphony’s Mini Maestros program which presents concerts designed for kids ages 2-8 and their families. Offering interactive, close encounters with Symphony Tacoma musicians and their […]
Sounder Mariners game day trains April 17
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle Mariners fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Mariners 1:10 p.m. game Sunday, April 17 against the Houston Astros. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from […]
Positive trend in hiring continues into March
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy added 8,800 jobs in March. “March marks the 15th straight month that jobs were added to Washington payrolls,” said the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Economist Paul Turek. “Total nonfarm employment is now at 30,300 jobs, or just under 1% below February 2020 pre-pandemic levels.” Also in March, the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our weekly number of COVID-19 vaccine doses has increased the last 2 weeks as many eligible people have received their second booster. If you’re 50 or older, you can find your second booster dose at any of the COVID-19 vaccine events listed at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. Younger people who are immune compromised […]
Obituary Notices – April 15, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Dean Phillip Sirvin. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Stephen Edward Kuhn Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Bruce Eric Burton Sr; Herbert Daniels Sr; Jordan McKean Dohrman; Ailsa Houck; Barbara Ann Naccarato; Ernesto Policarpio; Wilfred R. Runyan; Robert W. Schwartz; Donald Allan Septon; Ann H. Westendorf. Powers Funeral Home: […]
Coming together to learn from each other
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Personnel from West Pierce Fire & Rescue took a field trip to visit fire fighters at Gray Army Air Field.
Parks Appreciation Day is on Saturday, April 23
City of University Place announcement. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help City of U.P. Parks staff get Paradise Pond Park (67th Avenue West, just north of 35th Street) ready for another season of walkers and hikers on its trail system. Volunteers will help spread new wood chips and remove overgrowth […]
Lakewood Hosts Open House to Discuss Clover Creek Flooding Risks
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood hosted an open house to discuss new floodplain maps on Tuesday, April 12. New data shows a greater risk of flooding in the Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods, and across I-5. In the event of a “100-year flood”, several feet of water may inundate homes, businesses, and roads […]