City of University Place announcement. During the March 21 meeting of the U.P. City Council, Interim CEO Alicia Seegers Martinelli and Member Services Director Tonia Sugarman from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) presented Mayor Steve Worthington with his Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML). This rigorous program provides training in five competency areas. The core certificate […]
WSDOT wants your feedback on Tacoma to Puyallup trail
City of Puyallup social media post. WSDOT is hosting an online Open House through April 5, 2022 to gain feedback about the Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail. Your feedback will help WSDOT with developing community priorities for trail features. Submit your feedback here: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/T2PRegionalTrail/…
David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. David Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout, serving as a chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held down a variety of jobs, including […]
Lakewood seeking bidders for sidewalk project on Phillips Road
City of Lakewood announcement. This contract provides for the construction of: Installation of cement concrete sidewalks within the right-of-way along the west-side of Phillips Road SW between Agate Dr. SW and Onyx Dr. SW in the City of Lakewood. Work includes but is not limits to: clearing and grubbing of trees and existing vegetation within […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 outbreaks in Pierce County increased this week. We saw more outbreaks in long-term care facilities, schools and childcare centers. This reminds us we still need to follow the best public health practices and stay up to date on vaccinations. Find your dose today at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. Because Department of Health no longer […]
Obituary Notices – March 31, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Elizabeth Irene Best; John Eddy; Gladys I. Johnson; Carolyn Axson Miller; Donald R. Pettit; Russell Eugene Steele; Dona Jeane Taylor; Emil Joseph Tomasch Jr. Powers Funeral Home: Nancy Louise Wheeler. Scott Funeral Home: Alfonzo “Al” Junichi Rucks. Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service: Alfonso Soto; Jonathan Thomas Manley; Joyce Lawrence.
Tacoma Community College Selected as Education Partner for Amazon’s Career Choice Program
Tacoma Community College announcement. Tacoma Community College will provide Amazon hourly employees access to career certificates, Associate degrees, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Amazon’s Career Choice program provides full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Tacoma, WA—March 29, 2022 —Today, Tacoma Community College (TCC) announced they have been selected […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Dan George
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features district science education specialist Dan George. This is Dan’s first year in his new position, but he has worked in the district for 30 years as a science teacher at Lakes High School. “During my time at Lakes I’ve taught biology, chemistry, […]
UPDATE: Overnight southbound I-5 lane and ramp closures March 29 to March 31 in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Construction crews will close lanes and ramps on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma each night starting Tuesday, March 29 through Thursday, March 31 to install overhead signs and complete striping. This work is in preparation of moving all southbound I-5 lanes on to the new southbound I-5 Puyallup […]