The other day, a Facebook meme set me thinking. It was the question, “What is your favorite fragrance?” To be honest, I don’t know. I like a lot of fragrances really well. But too much or too long might not be pleasant anymore. Any too much or too long of anything is not my thing. […]
Flag Lowering – 10/9/22 (National Fallen Firefighters)
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale
City of Puyallup announcement. Find a great book at an even greater price! From 10 am – 4pm on Saturday, October 22nd the Friends of the Library will have an assortment of books and DVDs for sale. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund library programs and activities. C’mon down, bargain hunters! The Puyallup […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Oct. 10
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting and hearing will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly […]
City of DuPont seeks Municipal Agency Applications
City of DuPont announcement. Citizens of DuPont Washington are invited to apply to vacant or soon-to-be expiring positions on the Planning Commission, Tree Advisory Commission, or Park and Recreation Commission. Serving on a municipal agency as a commissioner is one way members of the public can volunteer and get involved with their city government. These […]
College Appreciation Week is October 8-15
City of Puyallup announcement. This year’s College Appreciation Week is October 8-15, 2022. This citywide celebration of our two college campuses, Pierce College and WSU, includes free lectures, music, tailgate parties, a fun run, and more. Show your school spirit at this week-long event. Learn more on our College Appreciation Week webpage.
Comment now on County safe parking proposal
Pierce County announcement. On Oct. 5, Pierce County launched an online open house on a safe parking proposal that provides a recommendation for permanent safe parking regulations for unincorporated Pierce County. The public is invited to review the online open house and comment. Safe parking refers to a parking lot managed by a social service […]
Rock the Foundation event raises more than $573,000
MultiCare announcement. More than 370 South Sound community members turned out to support MultiCare Health Foundation’s 13th annual Rock the Foundation event at the Foss Waterway Seaport last month. The event raised more than $573,000 to support MultiCare’s cancer programs and services, exceeding last year’s fundraising goal by more than $290,000. One of the highlights […]
ORCA retail network expansion starting today; redesigned cards debut
Sound Transit announcement. ORCA, the Puget Sound’s all-in-one transit card is now available for purchase and reloading at more stores. Beginning this month with the addition of Fred Meyer, more stores will be added on an ongoing basis, eventually doubling the number of locations and adding more availability at locally owned businesses. ORCA cards will […]