A Clover Park School District story. Our Cover Park Staff District Staff Spotlight this week features Tyee Park Elementary School first grade teacher Pahola Lemus. This is Pahola’s second year as a teacher, and so far, she has enjoyed it immensely. “I really love the diversity and culture here,” she said. “I actually went to Southgate […]
Puyallup’s Loop Trail, a gem
Pierce County TV social media post. The Puyallup Loop Trail is a four-mile gem in the heart of the community. As the trail has become more popular, the need for pedestrian safety has grown. For this reason, the The City of Puyallup plans to construct a sidewalk along 23rd Ave SW, a key connection on […]
House Republicans Unanimously Vote Down Strickland Amendment To Protect Military Pay Increases
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the […]
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum recruiting for Events, Volunteer Coordinator
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is now recruiting for the Events and Volunteer Coordinator position. The position is now open for applications, and will close on March 13th. Under the direction of the Museum Supervisor, the Events and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, marketing and delivering Fort Nisqually […]
Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3500 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for fall 2022. Locally, Lakewood’s Emmalee A. Buck and Tacoma’s John H. Peixotto made the roll. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) […]
Obituary Notice – March 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamilia Dawson.
Letter: Preschoolers, Covid, and Lost Skills
Submitted by Candy Tingstad. For many infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the two years of relative isolation was a loss in significant ways. Babies, who learn language and social cues from facial expressions, saw new faces only with masks on. Toddlers were often denied interaction with same aged children. Two to five year olds spent more […]
HIT the Trail March 4 at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: HIT the Trail 5K Fun Run/Walk Where: Tacoma Community College When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 Register: Online Cost: $30 pre-registration $35 Day-of registration $20 Current TCC student registration Register for TCC’s annual on-campus fun run/walk! Proceeds support business scholarships. Learn more and register here.
Spring Cometh
Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Spring doesn’t come all at once.She dips a toe into winter,Checks out current conditions:Temperature, prevailing winds,The progress of budding Azaleas. She considers secondary sources:Perhaps the Weather Channel,Definitely the Farmers’ Almanac,Maybe a Ground Hog or two. Don’t blame her for being cautiousOr request deliberations stop,Timing is all importantIn deciding when to open […]