The definition that comes up when you Google Equity . . . is “the quality of being fair and impartial. I think most of us have seen the below cartoon about equity vs. equality. I recently spoke at a public meeting and posed the question to publicly elected officials about how to do more for […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Student Nutrition driver Gary Combs
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features student nutrition driver Gary Combs. He is in his fourth year working in the district. He shows up every morning at 5:30 and works to make sure that each school in the district receives the food necessary to make the […]
Sound Outreach Expands
Tacoma-based Sound Outreach has added Tono Sablan to the board, Kristen Willis as their new Development Director, and expanded their service offerings to Kent. Learn more from Sound Outreach’s newsletter.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 13
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 21-Oct. 4 is 529.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 317 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – October 14, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Vera V. Lebed; Roger Lewis Rowe; Enrique Baza Balajadia. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ro Van Dang; Marie Johnson Evans; Naoia Toli Sataraka.
Internationally Renowned Dancer Fredrick Davis at Dance Theatre Northwest
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest will offer the opportunity for area dancers to study and to perform with guest Artist Fredrick Davis, currently visiting from New York. Formerly with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Fredrick has an extensive background in ballet, has choreographed, and has performed leading roles with an impressive list of […]
Letter: Endorsement for Jeff Brown and David Anderson for Clover Park School Board
Submitted by Paul Wagemann, Director #5 CPSB. During the November 2019 election the Clover Park voters elected me to serve as aClover Park school board director with over 60 percent of the votes cast. I have served as a director since April 2009 and have done my best to support theDistrict, the Board, our students […]
Rent, Mortgage, Utility, and Business Assistance Still Available
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Mortgage, rent, utility, and business assistance programs are still available to Lakewood residents and business owners. Rent & Mortgage Assistance Information on rent assistance, mortgage assistance, and home repair programs may be found on the City’s website: Rent assistance for tenants with past-due bills is offered […]
Tacoma Venues & Events Selects ASM Global for Strategic Theater Partnership
A press release from City of Tacoma. Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) today announced the selection of ASM Global — the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management, and event strategy — as its new strategic partner for the City of Tacoma-owned Pantages Theater (and adjoining Jones Building), the Rialto Theater, and the Theatre […]