Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.– Southern three-banded armadillos Vespa and Scooter welcomed a female pup into the world in late October, making them both first-time parents. The pup is the first healthy armadillo pup born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in its 116-year history. “She is healthy and the perfect little […]
Redistricting Commission fails to adopt districting plan, publishes agreed upon final mapping plan, sends to Supreme Court
After failing to submit a final mapping plan by the statutory deadline, the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) has published the state legislative and congressional district mapping plan that won consensus among the voting members of the Commission. “While we acknowledge we missed the deadline for our maps to be considered by the Legislature, we see no reason why the […]
At Last! An Easier Way To Contact My Legislator
Submitted by Cynthia Endicott, Corresponding Secretary, Pierce County School Retirees Association. Join PCSRA Members on Zoom at Noon Thursday, November 18, 2021 when Washington State School Retirees Association Legislative Director, Peter Diedrick, introduces “Voter Voice”, an easier way to contact your Legislators. This software was recently made available to all Members of the WSSRA, an […]
Tacoma Refugee Choir Presents “Let There Be Peace On Earth” Christmas Concert
Submitted by Diane Tilstra. Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Refugee Choir is excited to announce that we will be hosting a concert entitled “Let There Be Peace On Earth” at Anchor Church on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 3:00pm to celebrate together this holiday season. The concert includes solos by Tacoma Refugee Choir director Erin Guinup […]
Clover Park School District Celebrates American Education Week: English Teachers
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District is celebrating American Education Week by highlighting some of the great teachers providing students with the opportunities they need to learn and grow in the classroom. Today’s featured subject is English. Darcy Magee, Tyee Park Elementary School Tyee Park Elementary School third grade teacher Darcy Magee […]
Lakewood Water District Draft Budget topic of Nov. 18 Meeting
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2022 Draft Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on November 18, 2022, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Consult our website at www.lakewoodwater.org […]
Gravesites and Pondering About Life After Death
Each morning I walk outside my home to pick up the Seattle Times. I sometimes have to search for the plastic-wrapped bag holding the latest news, comics, advice columns, editorial comments, and two cross word puzzles just waiting to be solved. Once I have the bag in hand, I look up at the sky. If […]
Pierce Transit EFC Nov. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Executive Finance Committee will meet on Nov. 18 remotely at 3 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Matthew Conover ’19 explains how PLU helped prepare him for a career in software engineering
Pacific Lutheran University story. When Matthew Conover ’19 was a student at PLU, he recalls someone telling him there were two types of software engineers: the ones who chose to chase the money, and the ones who had no other choice. “I fall into the latter camp,” Conover said. “I sincerely believe that no matter […]