Submitted by Bob Warfield. Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, as our first Chief. Home from Iraq, after returning to Army service to establish the National Police College in Baghdad, Larry honored Lakewood with tireless community service benefiting our Boys & Girls […]
2023 Town of Steilacoom Community Safety Survey
This survey is a follow-up to the survey taken by the Steilacoom Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) last year. The purpose of these surveys is to help the committee understand the concern of Steilacoom’s residents so to better represent them in the committee’s recommendations to the town council and the Public Safety Department chief. Click […]
Across the Fence: Nix
It seems that, in order to stress an expression, we often use foreign terms for emphasis. Think of a word like voilà, which sounds so much more sophisticated than a mere “here you are” or, even worse, a triumphant “ta-dah!” The German term “nix” – same pronunciation as in English – is an even more […]
Three New Head Coaches Join TCC Titan Athletics Coaching Staff
Tacoma Community College Athletics department Titan Athletics announced new head coaches for three of the college’s six sports programs: Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Baseball. Get updates from Titan Athletics and find upcoming home games here. Volleyball Head Coach: Pat Taitano Owner and club director of Puget Sound Volleyball Academy (PSVBA) Pat Taitano has consistently maintained PSVBA’s […]
MultiCare opens new women’s primary care in Olympia
Today (July 25, 2023), MultiCare Health System opened MultiCare Capital Women’s Integrated Primary Care at 601 McPhee Road SW in Olympia. The women’s integrated primary care facility contains 12 exam rooms and two procedure rooms. The new clinic offers primary care to women of all ages, with rotating medical specialists and support services. Specialty medical care available includes: urogynecology, […]
Leavitt Receives Multiple Appointments
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, is privileged to receive five appointments: one appointment is to the Dept. of Child, Youth and Families’ (DCYF) Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ); the second appointment is to DCYF’s Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC); the third is to the National […]
Community workshop for Titlow Park will seek input on three proposed projects
Share your thoughts Aug. 6 on restoring the lagoon, replacing the Hidden Beach bridge and stormwater management improvements Like so many of Tacoma’s public lands, the rich past of Titlow Park is reflected in the rare natural and historic assets found within the 75-acre park. The historic Titlow Lodge once drew visitors to a posh […]
Tacoma Habitat staffing transition
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. There are some changes afoot in the construction department at Tacoma Habitat. After 17 years at the helm of construction and land development, Gomer Roseman is dipping his toe into partial retirement, and has passed the torch to Jonah Kinchy, who joined Tacoma Habitat in March of this year. Jonah […]
Registration for District Court Resource Center Fair open
A one-day event to provide services and support to some of the most marginalized people in the community will be held on Friday, August 4 at Pierce County’s District Court Resource Center. The “Beyond Boundaries” Summer Resource Fair was created to provide services and support to justice impacted and homeless individuals in Pierce County. The […]