Washington State House Democrats announcement. During cardiac arrest, access to an Automatic External Defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, sponsored HB 1542 to require that crews working on high-voltage lines have an AED on hand. The bill passed the Washington House of Representatives on Saturday with a unanimous vote. “Lineworkers […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force to hold annual summit in-person
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. For the first time in 3 years, Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit will be an in-person event, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, March 23 at Pioneer Park Pavilion, 220 S. Meridian, Puyallup. Creating a system of culture and care in our community is the theme for the 2023 summit. […]
Jim ‘Tok’ Wells
Submitted by Family. Jim Wells lived a unique life filled with joy, beautiful places, and spread positivity every where he went. Even on the darkest days he would shine light towards something to be learned. He was a father, 1 of 2 founders of the Green and Purple Kitchen, and spent many years rigging concerts […]
Obituary Notices – March 7, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Diego Michael Garza. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jackie Murray.
From JBLM tow yard to auction house
By Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Vehicles identified as abandoned across Joint Base Lewis-McChord created a multitude of concerns for installation leaders seeking to remove them. JBLM leaders have worked together for almost a year to find the best outcome for all those involved including vehicle owners if […]
Firefighters Complete Recent Training Certification
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) held a three-day simulation lab for initial Blue Card certification. Six WPFR firefighters successfully completed the training and will now be certified. Blue Card is the communication model used by firefighters on emergency scenes. Several neighboring agencies also use it, which allows […]
Brianna Norris is Rotary’s March Student of the Month
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Rotary Club of Lakewood named Harrison Preparatory School senior Brianna Norris the March Student of the Month at its March 3 meeting. Brianna is an exceptional scholar, honor graduate candidate and talented musician who is an active member of her school community. She participates in Harrison Prep’s choral ensemble, school […]
Christine Gregoire joins Puget Sound Energy Board of Directors
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire joined the board of directors for Puget Energy, Inc. and Puget Sound Energy Inc., effective Feb. 24, 2023. Christine Gregoire is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Challenge Seattle, an alliance of CEOs from 21 of the region’s largest private-sector employers. She served as Washington’s […]
CPSD Promising Future: Sam Rasmussen
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures featured student this week is Idlewild Elementary School fifth grader Sam Rasmussen. Every year, Idlewild students work on a year-long project that culminates in a presentation at their exhibition. This year, Sam and his partner were assigned the topic of innovation, infrastructure and […]