Summer – no season lends itself for fests like this. Fest is actually an English Germanism. And the German word Fest (the noun, not the adjective with an entirely different meaning) is actually a borrowed word from Latin festum. How is that?! Well, remember Roman emperor Julius Cesar and all that? He had his military […]
U.P. seeks meeting space for groups
The City of U.P. does not have public meeting rooms that community groups can use for their meetings. So we are grateful to First Financial NW Bank for allowing the City’s Economic Development Commission and other community nonprofits to use their conference room free of charge for meetings and retreats. Northwest Medical Arts has a lovely […]
Sound Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development Plan
Sound Transit is seeking public comment on its proposed Transit Development Plan, which is now available online. In accordance with RCW 35.58.2795, Sound Transit is required to prepare a six-year transit development plan, as well as conduct a public hearing. The Transit Development Plan contains details on the agency’s goals (and how they align with state and local […]
RFQ Request – Regents Blvd Grind & Overlay
The City of Fircrest solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil Engineering Design and Construction Management for the Regents Blvd Grind and Overlay Project. This agreement will be for approximately nine months in duration with the option for the City of Fircrest to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. The […]
We are investigating first case of Candida auris diagnosed in Washington
A Pierce County man was diagnosed July 13 with colonization due to Candida auris (C. auris), a multidrug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections. This is believed to be the first locally acquired case in Washington. C. auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness, especially in those suffering from serious medical conditions who have […]
Back-to-School Budgeting Tips
Submitted by BECU. With fall just a few months away, we all know what this means: it’s almost time for kids to go back to school. Returning to school can be stressful for many reasons, not to mention financially challenging. Whether the students in your life are just starting their academic career, are returning to […]
Obituary Notices – July 20, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Scott Backman; Michael Neal; Nelda Childs Petersen; Edith Godfrey Reed; June In Zodrow. Fir Lane Memorial Park: George D Washburn Jr.; Ingrid M. Schaffer.
Letter to Tacoma Rescue Mission
Submitted by Claudia Finseth, Parkland, Washington. Dear Duke [Paulson, Tacoma Rescue Mission], How will you write your story? My name is Claudia Finseth and I live in Parkland. This last week I have been trying to endure the preparations for the air show, which is today. I have had a close formation of fighter jets […]
Sheriff commissions new patrol, corrections deputies
We are proud to introduce the newest members of our team, who were commissioned during a ceremony on July 11. We couldn’t be more excited and thankful that each of them chose to serve our community here in Pierce County.