City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is hosting six open house events between May 22 and June 14 for the Home in Tacoma Project—a multi-year effort to update Tacoma’s residential zoning to increase housing supply, choice and affordability. Tacoma City Council members will host meetings in their districts. There will also be a […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Theressa Prather
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Custer Elementary School fourth grade teacher Theressa Prather. This is Theressa’s fourth year with CPSD. She started teaching in 1989 and has previously been an elementary school principal. She joined Custer as a fourth grade teacher to return to her […]
Detroit Zoological Society, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Collaborate to Provide Twin Polar Bear Cubs a New Home
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announced today that two polar bear cubs, Astra and Laerke, will move to Point Defiance Zoo in spring 2023. The transfer is being conducted per recommendations by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) polar bear population experts. As with all recommendations, zoos collaborate to ensure the […]
Kilmer, Bergman Call for Immediate Changes to Improve Transition Assistance Program for U.S. Servicemembers
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. This week, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Jack Bergman (CO-02) called for urgent reform to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a key resource aiding servicemembers transitioning to civilian life, following troubling findings in a 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. “Servicemembers deserve our utmost support, not just when they’re in uniform, […]
Steilacoom student graduates from Hastings College
Hastings College held its 137th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 211 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 19 states and 13 countries. Steilacoom’s Johnathan Wegleitner (Accounting) was among the 211 undergraduates. The student speaker was graduating senior Emma Downing, a history […]
Kilmer, Mace Introduce Bipartisan HAVENS Act to Address Veteran Homelessness
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On May 15, 2023, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Housing America’s Veterans and Ensuring They Have Needed Services (HAVENS) Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at providing housing solutions for veterans experiencing homelessness. According to the 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, on a single […]
Obituary Notices – May 18, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Contessa Faith Armstead. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Leuea P. Sopi. Powers Funeral Home: Donald Lee Roy Connolly Sr. Scott Funeral Home: Cheryl J. Hill. Neptune Society: Weldon Alfred “Bud” Barrett Jr. Memorial Service, June 10, 2023 at 10 am, Lakewood United Methodist Church (6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood).
Grinding and Overlay Summit Ave
City of Fircrest announcement. Starting Thursday, May 18 there will be a crew performing grinding and overlays on Summit Ave. We hope to have this project done as quickly as possible and thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. For more information you can contact Public Works at 253-564-8900 Mon – Fri. […]
May is Older Americans Month
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Older Americans are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the country. By 2038, 34% of the U.S. population will be 65+. Yet, more than 19 million older adults are living in homes that are in disrepair or ill-equipped to safely meet their needs, and 70% of homeowners say their home will […]