A press release from Pierce County. Two pieces of legislation unanimously passed by the Pierce County Council this week reinforce its commitment to equity, and work toward Council’s goal to have future policy decisions weighed and considered against a pre-determined set of factors before adoption. In a bipartisan effort, members drafted two resolutions using recommendations […]
Letter: City of Lakewood Liable?
Several months ago I left a comment which referenced the “improvements” the City of Lakewood made at Harry Todd Park and the lack of Life Guards at the City owned beaches. As I finished a swim Tuesday evening, at Harry Todd Park, I noted the local youth doing just as I had predicted, jumping from […]
SCAM; Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
“Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone. Identity thieves are targeting millions of people nationwide with scam phishing texts aimed at stealing personal information, unemployment benefits, or both.” Learn more at the FTC website.
Community leaders join the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Two community leaders are joining the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees this summer. Neesha Patel, an Edgewood resident, and Abby Sloan, a University Place resident. “Being part of the Board of Trustees is an exciting opportunity for me to further serve our communities. I am […]
Eloise’s Cook Pot Food Bank hosting 1-day Vaccine clinic
A press release from Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) announces the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank in Tacoma will be having a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for those still needing the shot. The clinic will be for one day, this Friday, August 6, 2021, from […]
Register Now for Puyallup 101
A press release from City of Puyallup. Puyallup, WA – Have you ever wondered how a City government operates? Or, perhaps how a local government manages its budget? Now is your opportunity with Puyallup 101, an eight-week civic course on the City of Puyallup and how it operates and functions. Residents, who are interested in […]
Moana Comes to U.P.
A press release from City of University Place. Don’t forget that this Saturday, Aug. 7 marks the return of the popular U.P. summer tradition of Movie Night in the Park. This year’s feature presentation is Disney’s “Moana,” the story of a young girl who tries to break a curse and set things right on her ancient Polynesian island. Come […]
Electric Trucks coming to Tacoma port
A press release from the Northwest Seaport Alliance. TACOMA— Managing Members of the NWSA voted today to further environmental sustainability efforts by approving $560,000 to support the use of Electric Yard Trucks in the Tacoma Harbor. Electric Yard Trucks, also known as terminal tractors, are cargo handling equipment that move containers to and from container stacks […]
Dickman Mill Headsaw Project topic of August meeting
A press release from Tacoma Historical Society. The Tacoma Historical Society Museum (406 Tacoma Avenue South) will discuss the recent Dickman Mill Park project at the August 9 (7 pm) meeting (online via Zoom), where the featured speaker will be Claire Keller-Scholz. The Metro Parks Tacoma historian and Planning and Asset Management Administrator Keller-Scholz will […]