Two letters were read by Clover Park School Board President Marty Schafer at the May 10, 2021 school board meeting. Both letters favored the district’s continued pursuit of what the writers called “the journey to discovering equity and becoming anti-racist,” and the need “to dismantle the systems of oppression.” Based upon the Freedom of Information […]
Strickland, Coons, Benjamin Announced as Honorary Chairs of NewDEAL
The NewDEAL announced On May 13 that Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Chris Coons (DE), and Mayor Steve Benjamin (Columbia, SC) are new honorary chairs of the organization, which identifies, cultivates, and provides policy support to a network of 175 rising state and local Democrats. The new leadership team will have a two-year term and […]
Meadow Park to temporarily close driving range
The Driving Range at Meadow Park Golf Course will be closed May 17-28 for net replacement and improvements.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: District nurse Elizabeth Barr
Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features district nurse Elizabeth Barr. She is in her third year working in the district and rotates her time each week between five elementary schools. She has been a registered nurse for 18 years and worked in pediatrics before joining CPSD. “Kids are the best,” she said. “Some of […]
Tips to Help Make Women’s Health a Priority
Submitted by Dr. Anne Docimo, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare. Springtime is a season of renewal, with this year’s transition bringing added significance as many states continue reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As more people become vaccinated and some families start to gather in person again, it may be an ideal time to think about ways […]
Kilmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Leadership on Supporting Washington’s Older Americans
On May 11, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of over $30 million in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs in Washington as part of the American Rescue Plan he helped pass. “Throughout this pandemic, seniors across our region and our country have faced enormous challenges,” said Rep. Kilmer. “That’s why as […]
Statewide Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 14, 2021. Flags should remain […]
162 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths confirmed May 12
On May 12, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 367.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.8 per 100,000. We confirmed 162 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: A woman in her 90s from Bonney Lake. A woman […]
Obituary Notices – May 13, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Elizabeth Ann Williams. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Richard Wallace Giroux. Mountain View Funeral Home: Brenda Catherine Hiner; Theodore Ajteo Lactaoen. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Anna W. Bailey.