Two students from Steilacoom graduated on May 20, 2023, from Pacific University in Oregon. Founded in 1849, Pacific University is a nationally recognized university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry. Pacific serves more than 3,500 students with locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and […]
Ride Along… with Deputy Horne
We’re back with another day in the life of a Pierce County deputy. Say hello to Deputy Allen Horne, and “ride along” with him on dayshift in South Hill. We share these videos with you so you have an inside look at what it’s like to work a full shift as a deputy. We could […]
Tacoma’s GRIT Initiative Coming to More Families This Year
Tacoma will once again partner with key stakeholders in the community to extend its guaranteed income demonstration, Growing Resilience In Tacoma (GRIT), to reach new households. United Way of Pierce County will lead program implementation, guided by recently published ALICE (Asset Limited, Income-Constrained. Employed) data showing that one in three Pierce County families make less […]
Obituary Notices – June 5, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Christopher James Butler. Mountain View Funeral Home: James Earl Green; Gregory Scot Hill; Tavaris Darnell Shandle; Steven R. Vail; Stella Mae Williams; Latonya Denise Cooper. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Ruth Holmquist; Richard A. Collins; Brandon B. Santos.
Letter: The Clover Park School District helped me hear and speak better
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 May was Better Hearing & Speech Month. I am thankful every month for the Clover Park School District helping me hear and speak better. With a congenital hearing loss, I benefitted in third grade at Park Lodge School from speech therapist Peggy Pratt of the District working […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions and mortar training June 6-9
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions and mortar training from June 6 at 12 a.m. to June 9 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Parkland-Spanaway Rotary to Host Buffalo Soldier Program, June 6
Submitted by Parkland-Spanaway Rotary. The Parkland – Spanaway Rotary will be hosting a special program titled “America’s Buffalo Soldiers, Fact, Fiction and More” this coming Tuesday, June 6. Guest speaker will be Phil Raschke, Board Member with the Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Program will be held at Chicago Pizza, 15919 Pacific Ave S, in Spanaway. […]
County releases 2022 DEI report
While we’re making great strides in creating a more diverse Pierce County workforce, there’s work to do. More about our DEI efforts: http://PierceCountyWa.gov/DEI.
Take our survey, win a gift card
The City of Lakewood is seeking community perspectives on housing and climate change. This information will be used to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2024, an important document that sets a 20-year vision for the City. Will you share your thoughts by completing the short survey? It includes a chance to win a $50 […]