An announcement from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Harrison Preparatory School senior Angel Lee. She plans to study developmental and regenerative biology in college with the intention of becoming a healthcare researcher for her career. She has seen the impact a rare disease has had on the life […]
Bus Rapid Transit Online, Live-Streaming Public Meeting
An announcement from Pierce Transit. Pierce Transit invites you (on Sept. at 5 pm) to learn about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the project plans for this new transit service along Pacific Avenue/SR-7 between Tacoma and Spanaway. This is a great time to get your questions answered about the project. Come hear about: Current Design […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 20
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 27-Sept. 9 is 634.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 17.3 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 259 COVID-19 cases and 5 […]
Obituary Notices – September 21, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Martha W. Torres Mountain View Funeral Home: Faatafai Faoa.
JBLM to train with mortar and artillery Sept 21-24
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars and artillery from 6:30 a.m. Sept. 21 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 24. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Poll: Should Ft. Steilacoom Park be renamed?
The City of Lakewood, on Sept. 16, 2021, received an amended application to rename Ft. Steilacoom Park to Dr. Claudia B. Thomas Park. The original announcement (click here to read) has garnered a number of comments. Following is the results of an anonymous poll to learn how the community feels beyond those willing to comment. […]
Letter: Change Needed in University Place School District
Submitted by William Hodge, Sr., University Place. As a retiree with considerable experiences in working with various governmental and educational boards, I have watched with interest the current race for the University Place School Board Position Number 1 position, and offer the following for University Place voters’ consideration: It is important to note that both […]
Senator T’wina Nobles Receives The Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
A press release from Washington State Senate Democrats. The Council of State Governments is excited to recognize Senator T’wina Nobles as a recipient of the 2021 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This annual honor highlights the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – September 17, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.