The first impression makes or breaks a relationship. This applies especially when you are moving into a new neighborhood. And it is also a mutual thing, of course. From my parents I had learned that you best introduce yourself before you even move in. Especially in an apartment building. We went from door to door […]
CPSD Promising Future: Eili Kivisto
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Meriwether Elementary School fifth grader Eili Kivisto. Eili is always eager to share and engage with her classmates because she finds interactive learning exciting. “My teacher has fun games we can do and gives ‘brain breaks’ throughout lessons,” she said. “Now, […]
Joint Statement on Recent Hate Crime in Parkland
Offices of Marty Campbell, Pierce County Council, District 5 and Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. We were horrified to learn of a hate crime that occurred in Parkland earlier this week. One of our neighbor’s homes was targeted and her garage was spray painted with hateful and racist language. This does not […]
Lakewood nets 138 new businesses in 2021
City of Lakewood social media post. 732 new businesses were approved in Lakewood in 2021, and net business growth for the year was 138.
Do you know what a forensic investigator does?
Pierce County Sheriff announcement. Sgt. Darren Moss Jr. shares what Forensic Investigator does at crime scenes.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Pierce County. But it’s still important you’re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death in the future. As of Feb. 19, 64.3% of all Pierce […]
Obituary Notices – February 25, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Brian Proctor McGuire; Nadezhda S. Gayvoronsky. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Vernon Ray Cooley; Dr. Charles Author Horne. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sylvester Bell; Darlene Lucille Bittala; Bao Dac Bui; Ryan Joseph DeLong; Don Eugene Geiselman; Floyd M. Holden; James Wheeler Lovell; Paul McAllister; David Alan Michaud; Christopher […]
New playground at Puyallup Park open for play
City of Puyallup social media post. Puyallup’s Sam Peach Park’s new playground equipment was officially opened on Feb. 22.
City Council Approves Recommendations Regarding Hybrid Format Meetings
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council approved two motions on Tuesday regarding official City of Tacoma in-person meetings. The first motion terminated Emergency Rule No. 4 related to official City of Tacoma in-person meetings being held in a virtual format only and the second motion confirmed Emergency Rule No. 5 […]