Clover Park School District announcement. Three Clover Park School District Alumni were honored at the Tacoma Athletic Commission Tribute to Champions event. Clover Park High School class of 1977 alumna Willette White was inducted into the Tacoma Athletic Commission Hall of Fame for her athletic achievements. White is an integral part of the University of […]
Police Chief Greg Premo to Retire in June
City of University Place announcement. University Place will say goodbye to Police Chief Greg Premo in June when he retires from a 29-year career in public service. His departure comes just weeks after the community voted to support a public safety levy that will bring much-needed additional patrol officers to the City. For the better […]
The Arlington Project Opening Ceremony May 24
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park High School’s Arlington Project will be constructed on the school’s front lawn this year, and the school will host an opening ceremony event on Wednesday, May 24, at 4 p.m. CPHS students will construct a display on the school’s front lawn with individually-named markers for the nearly 7,000 […]
JBLM will conduct mortar and artillery training May 22-26
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and artillery training from May 22 at 6 p.m. to May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Lakewood Rotary and City of Lakewood fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Lakewood
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. The Rotary Club of Lakewood raised $28,700 dollars during its First Annual Wine and Beer Festival to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to Lakewood. Those funds were more than matched by the Lakewood City Council on May 1, 2023, when the Council allocated $77,426 from American Rescue Plan […]
511 travel information phone number deactivated
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. On Friday, May 19, WSDOT deactivated the 511 phone number which provided automated statewide travel information.
Free low tide events at Owen Beach and Titlow Beach in Tacoma this summer
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Ever wondered what it’s like to hold a tiny crab in the palm of your hand? Find out at a free low tide event this summer at Owen Beach and Titlow Beach in Tacoma. Explore the Shore at Owen Beach and Tiptoe through the Tidepools at Titlow Beach are […]
Actors needed to play disaster survivors June 8 at PLU
Submitted by Serve Washington. Serve Washinton, the commission for national and community service, is looking for volunteers to play the role of disaster survivors during an exercise from noon to 5 p.m. June 8 at Pacific Lutheran University. Actors of all ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary. A professional will use […]
Local Students Receive Academic Honors from Mercy College of Health Sciences
The following students have received academic honors for the Spring 2023 semester and Winter 2023 quarter terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. University Place To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749 for a minimum of six semester credit hours […]