A worker bee flies from flower to flower as she works to ensure the survival of the hive. After its brief life span of eight weeks, it flies away – never to be seen again. This fact may have crossed the mind of Albert Brumley as he worked the rows of cotton on his father’s […]
Lakewood supports LASA with $1 million commitment
The Lakewood City Council recently allocated $1 million of its American Rescue Plan Act monies to support an affordable housing project in the city. The project is being built by the Living Assistance Support Alliance, or LASA. Mayor Jason Whalen visited the LASA offices Friday to help raise awareness about the project – and snap […]
A Spectacular 25th New Year Celebration
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. Record crowds packed the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall (February 25, 2023) for a day filled with lively dance and music, exciting martial arts, interesting vendors, hands-on arts and crafts, delicious food, and all things Asia Pacific. Every year, APCC is so very pleased to be able to offer this free, […]
Harrison Preparatory School Student Completes House Page Program
Clover Park School District announcement. Harrison Preparatory School ninth grader Reinida Benavente served as a page for 29th District Representative Melanie Morgan during her term in the House Page Program. Reinida has completed a total of two terms as a page for the House Page Program and assumed a variety of responsibilities. She supported the […]
Tacoma-based nonprofit, RAIN Incubator launches innovative new lecture series
Submitted by RAIN Incubator. This week, Tacoma-based biotech incubator, RAIN, announced the launch of the ‘Not Covered Lecture Series.’ Kendra Lopez, RAIN’s Marketing Director, said the series would dive into topics not usually covered in traditional scientific education. Topics include food science, skincare chemistry, a deep dive into microplastics and more. The first lecture in […]
Fircrest’s Novotny Honored on the Dean’s Academic Honor List at Baylor University
Fircrest’s Jacoby Novotny, Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences student, joined more than 5,100 Baylor University students named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s Academic Honor List, which recognizes Baylor undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester. Students honored on the Dean’s List earned a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.70 with no […]
Obituary Notices – March 14, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Matthew Russel Kimpel; Beverley Gilbert Bills. Powers Funeral Home: Joshua Raymond Shelstad; Larry Noble Six; Ronald Paul Olinger. Gaffney Funeral Home: JoAnn Louise Roberts.
CPSD Supports the Whole Child
Clover Park School District announcement. Take a peak into CPSD classrooms and you will see teachers and students engaged in learning about various subjects, from math to science, reading to foreign language, and to one of the many career and technical education courses offered. What may not be visible are the challenges and barriers each […]
Puyallup looking for citizen representatives
City of Puyallup social media post. We are looking for a citizen representative to serve on the Independent Investigation Team as part of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act. Please see flyer for more information or visit piercecountywa.gov/7110/Independe…