City of Tacoma announcement. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards recognizes excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, and seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. These awards are presented each year during the City of Tacoma’s annual […]
Prepare in a Year: December
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]
New bridge near Kobayashi Park gets statewide notice
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office has noticed, and congratulated all involved for “completing the first phase of the Chamber Creek Canyon Trail project.” See following Tweet for more info.
Puyallup: 3rd Ave NW & 7th St NW Road Closures
Sound Transit announcement. Closure of 3rd Ave NW and 7th St NW for installation of utilities. When Road closures of 3rd Ave NW are expected over two weeks: Monday 12/20 through Thursday 12/23, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 12/27 through Friday 12/31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Road closures of 7th St […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Any COVID-19 outbreak is concerning, especially one around our schools and kids. Earlier this week, the State announced a multi-county COVID-19 outbreak linked to 4 high school wrestling tournaments. We need everyone to do their part to keep schools open and safe. Learn more in this Your Reliable Source blog. Business outbreaks remained relatively stable […]
Obituary Notices – December 18, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Charles Avery; Cynthia Cheslik; Marilyn Joyce Drury; Donald L. Hill; Annette Marie Koch; Samantha Mararac; David E. Miller; Shirley Stailey; Lee Sublett; Jacob V. Wooden. Gaffney Funeral Home: Patricia “Pat” Ann Pickett. New Tacoma Cemeteries: Karen Bernadine Pulicicchio.
LIT presents Production Camps, Technique Classes, and Mini Camps
Lakewood Institute of Theatre (LIT) announcement. The LAKEWOOD INSTITUTE OF THEATRE (LIT), re-opened to public performances and developmental instruction, opens its Winter Quarter with: Winter Mini-Break Camps, After-School Production Camps, Preparing the Actor Classes, and Online Technique Classes. LIT Instructor, Abigail Shedd will teach 2 Winter Musical Theatre Workshops. The first will be for 1st – 12th graders. Students […]
Not quite what I was expecting, but….
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. At the end of the year, I always take the time to reflect back on the challenges we faced and what we accomplished. For 2021, I thought back to where I was a year ago, with 2020 finally wrapping up and looking forward to the new year. Here are […]
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill one position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board consists of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years. The […]