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 […]
Help Us Build the 2023-24 Clover Park School District Budget
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District is building its budget for the 2023-24 school year and invites your participation. In March, the school district held two budget workshops to share information on the district budget and provided an overview of the budget development process. The workshops were livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel and […]
Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou wins Chief Executive Officer Award
Bates Technical College announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College’s Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Lin Zhou, president of Bates Technical College, will receive the 2023 Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award from the Washington Association of College Trustees (ACT). She was formally honored at the ACT Spring Conference on May 15 in Walla Walla, Wash. The […]
Tacoma Permit Advisory Group Accepting Applications for Membership
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteer members for the Tacoma Permit Advisory Group. The Permit Advisory Group will participate in discussions and provide recommendations focused on the following duties and responsibilities, including: The advisory group was created by City Council Resolution 40967, which approved the transition of the Permit Advisory […]
CERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held May 23-June 10, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups […]
Partner UP is back
City of University Place announcement. For many years prior to the pandemic, the Economic Development Department hosted regular networking socials known as Partner UPs. These after-hours events enabled members of the city’s business community to get together for casual conversation outside of business hours. On June 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Chambers Bay will […]
CPSD May Calendar Feature: Lemonade Day
Clover Park School District announcement. This year’s theme for the Clover Park School District calendar is “Imagine.” Students approach everything they do without limitations, knowing they can achieve any goal they have for their future. Last May, fourth graders at Custer and Idlewild elementary schools participated in Lemonade Day. This national movement takes place annually […]
U.S. News names PLU top private university in PNW for masters nursing programs
Written by MacKenzie Hines, PLU Marketing & Communications. PLU’s Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked first in the Pacific Northwest among private universities and second among all PNW universities in the latest “Best Grad School” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. PLU ranked #86 among the nation’s most prestigious master’s nursing programs. […]
Discover the Power in People at BECU’s 2023 Member Summit
Submitted by BECU. Get excited: BECU’s seventh annual Member Summit is just around the corner! This free virtual event is a chance to connect with BECU leadership, hear about how the credit union is supporting our communities and learn about topics related to homebuying, running a business, fraud protection and more.Attendance is open to both […]