A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lakeview Hope Academy special education (SPED) teacher Stephanie Terry. Stephanie has 14 years of experience as a SPED teacher and joined the SPED team at Lakeview two years ago. She teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade and feels fortunate to work with […]
Juneteenth festival coming to Stewart Heights Park
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, WA: South Sounders will celebrate Juneteenth through a dynamic community-led festival at Stewart Heights Park offering live music, dance, connection with others in the community, and support to improve financial stability. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. It marks June 19, 1865, the date on which the last enslaved […]
Washington Ranks 8th in 2023 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report
Submitted by UnitedHealthcare. Washington ranks as the 8th healthiest state for seniors in the nation for the second consecutive year, according to the latest America’s Health Rankings Senior Report from the United Health Foundation. This year, Washington also earned the top spot for senior health in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon ranked 12th and Montana ranked […]
Obituary Notices – June 1, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: A Marion Kudron; Ronald Allen McLam. Mountain View Funeral Home: Judith Frances Anderson; Alice Mae Cole; Edward A. Ester; Mark Eugene Felderman; Mary Ledbetter; Grace Yvonne Shand; Keith Shreves; Paul R. Stout; Verrick E. Tavini. Powers Funeral Home: Judy Ann Parker; Ellen Marie Schmitz. Hill Funeral Home: Everett Dallas Womack. Gaffney Funeral […]
Dr. Patt Schwab’s Red Letter Days for June
FYI: Each month bestows a different set of Birth Benefits upon those lucky enough to have been born then. The Romans initially named June after the god Jupiter’s wife, Juno, or it could have come from the Latin word “Luniores” meaning “younger ones.” If it’s your birthday month, you get to choose. Researchers tell us […]
Meet the Candidates for U.P.’s Next Police Chief
City of University Place announcement. Be sure to stop by the Civic Building atrium (3609 Market Place W.) tomorrow, Thursday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to noon to meet and greet the two candidates who hope to replace retiring Chief Greg Premo. Lt. Patrick Burke and Lt. Trent Stephens, both members of the Pierce County […]
JBLM will conduct mortar training June 1-2
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from June 1 at 12 a.m. to June 2 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Yes, You Can Attend the Defense Transportation and Logistics Academy on August 16, 2023
The Puget Sound Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and U.S. Transportation Command are sponsoring (a day-long Leadership Academy with the overarching theme Preparedness and Partnership) An Introduction to Transportation and Logistics on August 16, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Yacht Club, 5401 Yacht Club Road, Tacoma WA […]
No Meeting for Lakewood United on June 1, 2023
Lakewood United announcement. There will be “NO Lakewood United meeting this June 1st, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Pierce College. PROGRAMS COMING UP June 8th, 2023 at 7:15 A.M. – Burs Restaurant – 6151 Steilacoom Blvd. SW Guest Speaker: LPD CHIEF PATRICK D SMITH Chief Smith will share information on a high interest/impact local community […]