Clover Park and Lakes high school students are leveling up their creativity, construction and teamwork skills this year as part of a cross-course project to build fully functioning arcade cabinets. Every part of the arcade machines are built, designed and programmed by students. Clover Park School District (CPSD) offers a wide variety of Career and […]
Injured Pets Need Immediate Help
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On June 15, a pit bull with a missing tailbone and three cats abandoned in kennels covered in feces and urine were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County within hours of each other. The 2-year-old pit bull, now named Trout, was brought […]
JBLM, DuPont, Steilacoom Youth Wrestling
Submitted by Joe Slocum. Wrestling season is just around the corner! Get your kids involved in a sport that will improve their athleticism for every other sport and will strengthen their resilience in life. Click here to register.
Public Hearing for 2023 Annual Amendment to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the City of Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no earlier than 5:15 […]
Pierce Transit Seeks Input on Proposed Transit Development Plan
The public comment period for Pierce Transit’s proposed Transit Development Plan (TDP) for 2023-2028 is now open and will close on July 10. The proposed plan may be viewed at PierceTransit.org/documents. Pierce Transit’s TDP report looks back at work accomplished in 2022 and looks forward at planned agency activities from 2023 through 2028. The report describes […]
Colin Kodama graduates from Marquette University
This past spring, Colin Kodama of Lakewood, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kodama earned a Master of Science in Specialty Certification in Endodontics. Kodama was one of 3,143 students to graduate from Marquette in May. The university celebrated its 142nd Commencement with a series of events, including Graduate Recognition Ceremonies at Fiserv Forum […]
Payroll employment increases while unemployment rate falls in May
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May. “The May jobs report shows that the Washington labor market is mostly holding up,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “While the overall trend in job growth is slowing, it is occurring gradually. In contrast, the household measure of employment—which measures […]
Obituary Notices – June 17, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Leon George Wittner Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Margaret Jayne Johnson; Arthur John Swanson. Scott Funeral Home: Tina Marie Roberts McGilberry.
Back to giving
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier blog. I am very used to debates, but it is generally over policy or budget priorities. Wednesday, my left arm was the subject. Sunny was carefully weighing which of my big veins she was going to use to collect a pint of blood. I was very happy to be one […]