Disclaimer: The subject of this story is a client of mine and I am being compensated to write this article. I recently read a comment in the Seattle Times about a woman thanking a construction firm for their help. She had gone walking and had a surprise call to nature. She found herself near a […]
Pierce College at JBLM student hits her stride thanks to supportive advisors, professors
When Pierce College at JBLM student Darian Kosa first learned she had been accepted into Seattle University’s nursing school, she immediately burst into tears of happiness. It had been a long road for Kosa, 25, who struggled through three semesters of college before switching courses to join the Army at 19 years old. Originally from […]
Questions and Answers about Fireworks in U.P.
At this time of year, the U.P. Police Department is flooded with questions about fireworks. Please take a minute to review these frequently asked questions before purchasing fireworks or calling in a complaint or reporting an incident: Q: Are fireworks legal to discharge in University Place? A: Yes, but only on July 4 between the hours […]
The Cholent: Why a Lutheran University Is a Leader on Holocaust Education
“Today I have the distinct pleasure of sharing this interview with Prof. Beth Griech-Polelle, the Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. PLU recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Yad Vashem to work together toward the goal of promoting remembrance and education of the Holocaust. This is one of the […]
Strickland, Kilmer Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration
On June 29, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment voted to approve $50 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2022 for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, which provides critical grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to implement projects to improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passage and […]
Camp Invention’s Action-Packed, In-Person and At-Home Summer Program Coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus the week of July 19 – July 23, 2021. At this local camp, families can choose Camp Invention’s in-person or at-home option. And to address any uncertainty that families face when planning for the upcoming summer camp season, Camp […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed June 30
On June 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 8-21 is 73.5 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 33 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 51,062 cases and 600 […]
Obituary Notices – July 1, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Galena Ageyev; Lois M. Peterson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Justin Lawrence Roberts. Powers Funeral Home: Nancy Marie Sandstrom; Doris Marie Haskey; Vivian June Roof. Gaffney Funeral Home: Thomas (Tom) Peter Larkin.
Pierce Transit, Sound Transit returning to full capacity
Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region are returning to full capacity and opening all seats starting in July. Governor Inslee is dropping state social distancing restrictions for transit as part of his decision to reopen the state. As vaccination rates continue to climb […]