Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On Oct. 20, a good human found seven puppies huddled together on the side of a road next to traffic in South Tacoma. The puppies were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County where they are currently being cared for. They arrived sick […]
Strickland, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Hold Roundtable on Supporting Foster Youth
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) held a virtual roundtable discussion with State Senator T’wina Nobles (28th LD) and Amara, a Pacific Northwest based nonprofit that serves children in foster care, their families, and adoptees. The roundtable discussion focused on the impacts […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Nilza Galindo
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Early Learning Program teacher assistant Nilza Galindo. She began working for the program in 2017. She first became involved with the Early Learning Program when her son was a student. A stay-at-home mom at the time, Nilza was hired as a part-time […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 9
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 17-30 is 407. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 289 COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – November 10, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Patricia Faye Dowling. Mountain View Funeral Home: Eric “Rick” Anderson; Marvin Hohn. Gaffney Funeral Home: Mary Ann Helen LaPorte; Donald Edward Sipes; Mary Catherine Bartlett.
Supporting The Troops That Support US; Happy Veterans Day!
Our trusty American businesses support American active duty and veterans with these specials. Call to be sure the offer is available or possible stipulations. Be prepared to show proof and pay for extras such as taxes (and tip!) Starbucks: free 12-oz cup of coffee to active duty and veterans, and military spouses. Little Caesars: free […]
Tacoma names Finalists for Police Chief
City of Tacoma announcement. Finalists have been identified, and biographical summaries and photos for each of the finalists are now available on the City’s website.
Free Car Washes for Veterans, Military Personnel at Classy Chassis on Veterans Day
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis is offering their annual FREE car washes on Veterans Day, November 11th, to veterans and all military personnel (active and retired) and their family! The complimentary car wash can be redeemed from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at any of the five automatic tunnel sites located in Pierce County: […]
2022 Steilacoom Calendar is Available
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. The new edition of the annual Steilacoom Calendar features photos of the Steilacoom area submitted by members of the community. They capture the landmarks and sights that are familiar to all of us who travel through Steilacoom but often at a particular moment in time when the lighting or details […]