TACOMA, Wash. –MultiCare Health System will lay off 229 employees, or about 1 percent of the its 23,000 staff members, including about two dozen leaders, in an ongoing effort to reduce the health system’s expenses. Like many other health systems, MultiCare continues to face financial challenges stemming from the global pandemic, including record-high inflation, labor shortages, […]
The University Place City Council July 3 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 3 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
DuPont Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Cancelation
The City of DuPont Park & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023 has been cancelled.
Sounder trains available for Sunday Mariners game
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, July 2 for […]
Obituary Notices – June 30, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Iva Jean Johnston; David A. Kalinski; Janet Rusler; John S. Weaver. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Daniel F. Wiemer.
Firefighters Consider Additional Hazards During Response
On Thursday, June 29, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to a collision on southbound Interstate 5 at the Berkeley Street exit involving a semi truck and a car. Unfortunately, this incident resulted in a fatality. While it is under investigation by law enforcement, it is important to understand the risks and complexities these […]
Health Department issues advisory for Jack Hyde Beach due to high bacteria levels
We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. We posted advisory signs along the the water and will continue to monitor bacteria levels. When tests […]
Rep. Marilyn Strickland Visits U.P.
Tuesday, June 27, U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited University Place to deliver a $190,000 check to the Food Lifeline Food Bank thanks to contributions from Fred Meyer, QFC and the Kroger Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Foundation. She then visited two local projects that are being funded through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Strickland was […]
Restaurant Reviews From All Around Pierce County – Plus
My mother grew up in Nevada, Missouri. She loved pickled pigs feet, Veg-all, okra out of a can, and bacon. I agreed with her on bacon. My dad, also grew up in Nevada, Missouri. He got through high school by supporting himself with delivering newspapers, and odd jobs like sweeping out the nearby barbershop. He […]