Tacoma Community College (TCC) will continue to offer mostly online classes for fall quarter 2021. The decision is part of a plan to gradually re-open the college, achieving full re-opening by spring quarter 2022. This plan takes into account a number of factors, including: TCC’s first priority is the health and safety of our community. […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – April 30, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
The Steilacoom Town Council May 4 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 4 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on here.
Prepare in a Year: May
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
PSE Partners with Mitsubishi Power to Develop Renewable Energy Storage Solutions
Puget Sound Energy has signed a joint development agreement with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. to collaborate on project development and technology solutions in line with PSE’s goal to become a “Beyond Net Zero Carbon” energy company by 2045.
Obituary Notices – May 3, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Judith Patricia Kowalski; Jacqueline Elizabeth Hermsen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Naomi Brownfield; Robert John Moultine; Jeffrey Eldon Steele. Hill Funeral Home: Raymond Mohler; Paula Lainfiesta.
Robes of a change-maker: Swinomish Indian Tribe shares cherished Boldt family donation with Washington State Historical Society
Tacoma, Wash – On April 6, 2021, a judicial robe worn by Judge George H. Boldt was donated to the Washington State Historical Society through the generosity of the Boldt family and the Swinomish Tribal Archives. The simplicity of the black mantle belies its sizeable legacy. Forty-seven years ago, a landmark case with national ramifications […]
Frontera – Film Review About Illegal Immigration
Crossing the frontier border from Mexico to America is not for the faint of heart. Illegal immigrants face kidnapping, rape, robbery, extortion, and more . . . and still they come to America for a better life for their families . . . Wouldn’t you do the same? “Tens of thousands of migrant families, including […]
U.P. City Council to Receive 5G and Small Cell System Recommendations
At its May 3 meeting, the University Place City Council will review the Planning Commission’s recommendations regarding the introduction of 5G wireless technology across the city via Small Cell Distributed Network Systems. Unlike macro systems that rely on tall towers, facilities on existing buildings and other structures such as water towers on private property, micro-systems […]