In response to a statewide educator shortage and highly competitive hiring environment, Tacoma Public Schools is ramping up its hiring efforts to fill important positions by offering $250-$5,000 hiring bonuses. The bonuses are funded by state Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Current employees are also now eligible to receive a $150 bonus […]
Letter: CPSD – 5 Months Late
Submitted by KM Hills. As reported back in May 2021 by KIRO TV the CPSD website was hacked. I have read several submitted letters, here in the Suburban Times, about the District not notifying student’s families with regard to what info may have been stolen, as a result of the hack. I have been employed […]
Veterans Stand Down Taking Place in Tacoma To Assist Homeless Veterans
Tacoma, Wash. – On November 13-14, 2021, the Pacific Northwest Regional Veterans Stand Down will take place at the Tacoma Convention Center located at 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA from 9:00am-3:00pm. “Stand Down” refers to the brief period of time a service member leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Similarly, […]
PSE reveals plan to expand use of clean energy to meet the region’s climate goals
Puget Sound Energy press release. Puget Sound Energy submitted its draft plan for expanding use of clean energy to provide electricity customers with safe, reliable and affordable service. Filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), PSE’s Clean Energy Implementation plan (CEIP) charts a course of action for clean electricity programs and investments for the years […]
RFQ: Wards Lake Park Phase 1 Project
A press release from City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing professional design, engineering services and construction management to assist the City in construction of Phase 1 improvements within Wards Park, located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA. The City proposes […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 19
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 23-Oct. 6 is 522.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.6 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 254 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – October 20, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nelli V. Kruchinina; Carol Diane Geeson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Deane Arfman; Allen Cole; Johnathan “John” Little; William J. Schwehm; Stephanie Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Edwin J. Drury.
Criminal charges filed against Pierce County sheriff Ed Troyer
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. Today the Washington Attorney General submitted charging documents filing misdemeanor charges against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Troyer is charged with one count of false reporting, and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant. Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed these charges in Pierce County […]
Letter: Why not Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council?
Submitted by Robbie Courts. I am NOT voting for Beth Elliott for City Council in DuPont for the following reasons: I think she is toxic to our city. She and her partner Judy Norris have sued the City of DuPont more than once and have repeatedly tied up the staff and City resources making large […]
CPSD Board Candidates at Oct. 21 Lakewood United Meeting
Lakewood United will host Clover Park School District Board Candidates Alyssa Anderson Pearson and Jeff Brown (District 3) and Marty Schafer and David G. Anderson (District 4) at the the Thursday, Oct. 21 meeting at Burs (7:30-8:30 am). A specific program will give equal time for all candidates. No questions or talking will be permitted […]
Puyallup Extends Outdoor Dining Program
City of Puyallup press release. Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup City Council, at their September 28, 2021 meeting, approved extending the City’s Outdoor Dining Program for another year. Additionally, the Council approved making the City’s Food Truck Pilot Project into a permanent program. These decisions mark a key milestone towards enhancing dining options in Puyallup. […]
Online Auction to Help Save Thousands of Homeless Animals in Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction on Oct. 20-29, an event that animals in need rely on every year. Every dollar raised from the winning bids goes directly to supplies, food, and medical care for […]