Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a grant in the amount of $5,000 from Nordstrom Charitable Giving for its Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank. Grant monies will help purchase fresh and culturally relevant foods not normally donated to the organization and which will then be given way to […]
Calling Doctor Weirdo – The Introduction of a New Hero
Episode 14 – Fake Mormons On the way to bed the night before I told Rose, “I think we’ll see Jack, soon.” My answer to her “How do you know?” look just received a shrug of my shoulders. Often you can just feel things as they are about to happen. Even so, I was shocked […]
Puyallup 101: Your Community’s Civics
City of Puyallup announcement. Have you ever wondered how the City operates? How does it maintain streets and parks? Manage the budget? Make decisions? If so, we encourage you to register for this free eight-week civics course. Puyallup 101: Your Community’s Civics will provide insight into the workings of the City. You’ll gain a strong […]
National Guard member and nursing major Justyn Freeman ’23 prioritizes service to his community
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air National Guard, and participates in service […]
Save the Date: U.P. Duck Daze is June 4
City of University Place announcement. University Place Duck Daze will take place Saturday, June 4.
Clover Park School District Celebrates Month of the Military Child
Clover Park School District announcement. Each April we celebrate the Month of the Military Child and our military-connected children and youth. This year’s theme is “Military Children and Youth: Standing Strong and Proud.” At Clover Park School District (CPSD) we proudly serve students in pre-K through 12th grade living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and in […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Expands Thanks to DSHS Partnership
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In the late 1970s, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) wanted to move from the station on Farwest Drive in Lakewood into a new, larger station; the challenge was finding a place to build. The new station was eventually built on the grounds of Western State Hospital, beginning a […]
Temporary Intersection Closure at North 21st and North Orchard Streets Scheduled April 6-8
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing the intersection of North 21st and North Orchard streets on Wednesday, April 6, through Friday, April 8, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to perform permanent street repairs. During this time frame, the entire intersection will be closed with detours […]
New light rail vehicle arrives in Tacoma
Sound Transit announcement. Tacoma Link is getting bigger and better – and adding new vehicles to connect more people to more places in the city. When the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension opens next year, passengers will be able to ride to popular destinations such as the Stadium District, Wright Park and major medical facilities before reaching the new […]