The sign read, “Ocean Beach Access” but below that “No Water.” I smiled as I passed this sign on my recent trip to the coast. The message was a reminder of a happier time, now however marked by sadness. The last time I was here I was accompanied by my wife, celebrating our anniversary, then […]
Construction to start soon on I-5 at Steilacoom-DuPont Road in DuPont
DUPONT – This August, a major construction project will kick off in Pierce County that extends HOV lanes and builds a new overpass over Interstate 5 linking Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the city of DuPont. Work on the I-5 Mounts Road to Steilacoom-DuPont Road Corridor Improvements project is focused at the I-5/Steilacoom-DuPont Road Interchange, at milepost 119. […]
Local student graduates from UW-Madison
A total of 8,625 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 12-13, including students from your area. There were two live ceremonies, on one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center. Graduating were 6,225 undergraduate students, 1,487 master’s degree students and 913 doctoral […]
University Place Police Blotter
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest public safety activity in University Place by checking out the U.P. Police Blotter! From July 10 through July 23, Chief Burke has highlighted some of the most notable incidents that the U.P. Police Department responded to. But that’s not all – you can also browse through recent Calls for […]
New volunteer orientation at Tacoma Habitat
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. We are excited to welcome new volunteers (ages 16+) to a virtual orientation on Monday, August 7 at 6:00 PM. Following the orientation and a successful background check, you’ll have access to our online scheduling system and you’ll be able to sign up for shifts. We are especially in need of […]
Strickland Pushes To Codify Nondiscrimination In The Military
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 26, 2023), on the 75th anniversary of the Presidential executive order that desegregated the military, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act to codify equality in the armed forces into law and prohibit discrimination. “A diverse military is a strong military, […]
Obituary Notices – July 28, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Johnson Martin. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David Michael Saylor; Carl Louis Holden. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Blair Confer; Walter “Bud” E. Holler Jr.; Steven Sophap Nuon. Hill Funeral Home: Christopher William Morgan.
Tacoma Bon Odori festival is back this Saturday
Submitted by Rachel Meatte. Enjoy Japanese dance, food and drumming at the Tacoma Bon Odori festival this Saturday, July 29. This popular community event is back in person after a three-year, pandemic-related hiatus. Sponsored by the Tacoma Buddhist Temple, the gathering celebrates the annual Buddhist tradition of Obon, honoring those who have passed away. The […]
Pierce County Trails Day — Free Active Recreation Events July 28-30th
Submitted by ForeverGreen Trails. ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce the 7th annual Pierce County Trails Day on Friday through Sunday, July 28-30, a countywide celebration of outdoor active recreation, mobility, and stewardship focused on trails, parks, and natural areas. “In cooperation and coordination with over 25 agencies and organizations, we have planned free activities across Pierce County, including […]