Each weeknight this summer from 5-10 p.m., middle and high school students have a free place to get dinner, hang out with friends, and participate in open gym, art and music activities. And you can take the bus to get there! Learn more here.
CPHS Leaders in Change Summer Program
CPHS students participated in the Leaders of Change program over the summer with our district partner Communities in Schools. They gave impassioned and thought-provoking presentations about ways they can improve their school community.
The DuPont Special Planning Commission August 14 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont Special Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on August 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice
Submitted by Social Security Administration. Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation. More than 1 in 10 older adults […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sheila Ann Green. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Melody Ann Simpson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Harry Raymond Kebschull Jr.; Carole Louise Neal. Powers Funeral Home: Wayne Douglas Ginther.
West Pierce Connected CARE Manager Awarded as Health Care Hero
In February 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue implemented the Connected Community Access, Referral and Education (CARE) program. This program was created to empower residents of WPFR to manage their healthcare, mental health and social needs by assisting them with access to the proper community resources, which helps to eliminate the over-utilization of the 9-1-1 […]
Main Library will close for updates, fully reopen in spring
Tacoma Public Library announcement. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library (TPL)’s Main Library, located at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S, will temporarily close to the public starting on Monday, Sept. 1. The 95,000-square foot building in downtown Tacoma will update its interior and exterior to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency and make space for new nonprofit tenants. TPL slates […]
Community Invited to Join Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker for Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker is hosting an informal Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Moore Public Library (215 S. 56th St.). During this event, Deputy Mayor Walker will answer questions from community members, and listen to perspectives that they have to share, about City […]
Overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures planned in DuPont Aug. 9-10
DUPONT – Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes and ramps on northbound Interstate 5 in DuPont at the Steilacoom-DuPont Road interchange overnight Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Thursday, Aug. 10. The closures allow Atkinson Construction to set barrier and re-stripe the northbound I-5 off- and on-ramps at Steilacoom-DuPont […]