A story from Pacific Lutheran University. Pacific Lutheran University is partnering with SkillUp Online, a private education company headquartered in Mumbai, India, with offices in North America (Bellevue, Washington) and Europe, to provide a range of affordable, online, continuing education technology and soft-business skills courses to local, national, and global communities. The initial launch of […]
Alzheimer’s educational series provides guidance to caregivers
A press release from Pierce County. The numbers are shocking. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today and in 30 years, that number is expected to rise to 14 million. After a family member is diagnosed, they often become the most important individual in that family, with many loved ones stepping in as caregivers. But […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 24
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 24, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 2-Aug. 15 is 556.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 319 COVID-19 cases and 3 […]
Obituary Notices – August 25, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Lise Bothilde Wilber; George Frank McLam; Marian Lucille Wakeley-Lorenz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ruth Moselle Apilado; Erma Jean Reed. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Linda L. McDowell. Powers Funeral Home: Barbara Yvonne Sheeley. Hill Funeral Home: Carol E. Telling.
Strickland Votes to Pass H.R.4
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021. This legislation will correct the partisan, anti-democratic barriers keeping voters — especially voters of color — from the ballot box by restoring […]
Curb and gutter work starts on east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St.
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will install curb and gutter on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 13th St. to S. 10th St., starting Monday, Aug. 23. At the same time, crews will continue installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. […]
Lakewood Accepting Donations for Afghan Refugees This Week
A press release from City of Lakewood. Seattle and Tacoma are expecting an influx of Afghan refugees following the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Donations of dishes, towels, bedding, and other household essentials may be delivered to Lakewood City Hall next week. From Monday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 27 during business hours (8:30 […]
The Wake of Light – Film Review
I hate watching a film that seems interesting and then the producer brings in god or religion into the equation. Except for the opening quotation (“How that by revelation He made known unto me the mystery.”) and a short scene in a church with the main character alone, this production didn’t let religion ruin the […]
Puyallup Launches Nextdoor Page
A press release from City of Puyallup. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is excited to announce the launch of its official Nextdoor account. Nextdoor is a popular social media platform that connects neighborhoods through online conversations, events, and discussions. Residents of Puyallup, who are members of Nextdoor, can now follow the City for […]