University Place School District announcement. The University Place School District is transitioning to ParentSquare. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, in all 8 of our buildings, teachers and administrators in UPSD will primarily be using ParentSquare to communicate with parents. ParentSquare will also be the host of our new district website: SmartSites (transitioning July 1, 2023) ParentSquare is a […]
Lane striping on I-5 in Fife turns orange this summer to help drivers notice the work zone
For the first time in Washington, orange lane striping will be added to white lane lines in an active work zone to test whether the brightly colored paint helps improve work zone awareness and safety. On Wednesday, June 7, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews working on the Puget Sound Gateway Program’s State Route 167 […]
Innov8social Recognized with Idea & Pitch Award
Submitted by Tim Strege. Innov8social and founder Neetal Parekh was awarded $2,500 and six months co-working space from the annual Idea & Pitch Collaboration sponsored by the William Factory Incubator, Traction Space, Tacoma Venture Fund and KOZ Development. Innov8social offers tailored, participatory workshops with colleges, organizations and communities to provide creative social enterprise solutions to […]
Letter: Tacoma should conduct Health Impact Assessment on permitted warehouse
Submitted by Michelle S. Mood, Tacoma. With NO full environmental or health impact assessment, the City of Tacoma has permitted a 2.5 million sq ft warehouse for South Tacoma that will generate something like 8-12,000 new vehicle trips a day going to SR16 and I-5 and points north — generating a lot more diesel exhaust, […]
DuPont June 2 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council June 2 report by clicking here.
Pierce County is seeking input on climate vulnerability and sustainability
Pierce County Planning & Public Works is seeking public input on the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) and the Sustainability 2030: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan update. Both will address issues related to our climate. The Climate Vulnerability Assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment is part of the Comprehensive Plan update process. The draft CVA will include […]
Polar bear cubs Astra and Laerke to make public debut June 15
TACOMA, Wash. – Astra and Laerke, two polar bear cubs who have captivated much of the country since their births two years ago at the Detroit Zoo, arrived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Friday evening. The twin sisters are settling into their new Tacoma home and will make their public debut Thursday, June 15. […]
Pierce County Library Board study session about the First Amendment in libraries
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, June 7, 3:30 p.m., study session,the Boardwill learn about the First Amendment and its applicability in public libraries. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center at 3005 112th St E, Tacoma. Optional virtual attendance is available via mypcls.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/. Daniel Gottlieb, an attorney […]
Local Residents Named to President’s List, Dean’s List at Gonzaga University
The following local students have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2023. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Fircrest Lakewood University Place The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for spring semester 2023. Students must earn a […]