TACOMA, WA — Kelly Blucher, a prominent children’s and homelessness advocate, launched her campaign today for Tacoma City Council in a bid to bring her proven approach to advocacy to Tacoma City Hall. She will be running for position 2. Blucher’s own life experience set her on her path to serving Tacoma’s most vulnerable when, […]
Take a Bite out of Hunger – Nourish Pierce County invites you to a Virtual Auction
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County Food Banks. NOURISH Pierce County invites you to participate in their annual fundraising event, gone virtual. This year’s event will feature an online silent auction starting Thursday, May 20 and concluding with a streamed program on Thursday May 27 at 6pm. Nourish is the largest system of food banks in […]
Charles Wright Academy Receives $25,000 from Cheney Foundation
Tacoma, WA — Charles Wright Academy (CWA) was awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation for improvements in facilities and access to athletics events. “We deeply appreciate this generous gift of support,” noted Susan Rice, CWA Head of School. “We recognize that athletics are critical to nurturing students physically, mentally, and […]
Walk Tacoma: The History Behind the Names virtual tour launching June 9
Tacoma, WA – Learn more about the most influential names behind some of downtown Tacoma’s well-known (or not as well-known) landmarks. Hear from local experts about famous Tacomans Thea Foss, Charles Wright, Theodore Hosmer and Willie Stewart – who have all shaped the city’s history, and still have an impact in our community today. The […]
Kilmer Highlights Launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) on May 19 highlighted the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and urged eligible constituents to enroll to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that aims to help economically vulnerable Americans afford their monthly internet bill. […]
Strickland’s Statement on the Violence in Israel
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to escalating violence in Israel. “I am deeply troubled by the tragic and ongoing loss of civilian life. The escalation of tensions and deadly violence is beyond devastating and puts more lives at risk every day. I unequivocally condemn the rocket attacks and terror inflicted […]
U.P.’s Mariza Craig to retire May 31
U.P. City Manager Steve Sugg has announced that after 19 years of service to the City of University Place in the dual role of director of Economic Development and assistant city manager, Mariza Craig will be retiring on May 31. As of June 1, Kevin Briske, who currently serves as principal planner in the Department […]
126 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 19
On May 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 27 – May 10 is 326.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.7 per 100,000. We confirmed 126 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A woman in her […]
Obituary Notices – May 20, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: LeRoy Clarence VanDenElzen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Barbara Ann Gapol; Terry E Lauritzen; Linda Ritthaler. Powers Funeral Home: Jeannie Mann; Arlene Gawley.