MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System is working to meet the growing need for more health care professionals by establishing a new nursing assistant training program. A 2021 survey by the Washington State Hospital Association showed hospitals in Washington need to hire 6,100 new nurses to meet current staffing needs. Other data shows […]
Nighttime train testing starts back up. N. Tacoma Avenue closure postponed
Sound Transit announcement. The contractor will need to return to N. Tacoma Avenue for road repairs, which is dependent on the next available dry weather day and subcontractor availability. This will require the crews to close N. Tacoma Ave., north of N. 1st Street, for a few days to apply a new top layer to […]
SnoPUD, Tacoma Power to Participate in SPP’s Markets+ Phase 1
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. Tacoma, WA – Snohomish County PUD and Tacoma Power recently executed funding agreements to participate in the first phase of development of Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Markets+ initiative. “We are excited to have a seat at the table to help shape the design of this new market option,” said Adam Cornelius, […]
Obituary Notices – April 8, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Elizabeth Alice Bowman. Gaffney Funeral Home: Josephine Kleiner Heiman.
A cold, wet day
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. April weather in Pierce County can be wild! It clearly lives up to the old adage, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change.” Last Saturday, we saw blustery winds, hail, drenching rain, sunshine, and cold temperatures alternating throughout the day! I was in […]
Pierce College announces selection of new Presidents
Pierce College announcement. After a nationwide search, Pierce College is pleased to announce the selection of two new Presidents for our Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup campuses. Dr. Matthew Campbell will become the President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom effective May 1, and Dr. Chio Flores will be the President of Pierce College Puyallup effective June […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s April 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Achieving the Dream names Pierce College to the Community Vibrancy Cohort
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College is proud to announce that we are part of the inaugural Achieving the Dream Community Vibrancy Cohort. We are excited to join ATD in working to assess and address systemic inadequacies on our campus and in our community. Pierce College is one of 17 community colleges selected to join the […]
Lakewood City Manager April 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.