Submitted by Living Access Support Alliance (LASA). Clover Park Technical College makes the best potatoes and eggs. Sit at a table in person and see some old friends or make new friends while you see the drawings depicting the new services at LASA’s Client Services Center on April 27. Since we have all gotten used […]
Two new ways for 5,000 households in Lakewood to Get Connected through the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast announcement. Comcast is participating in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the $30/month benefit can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet service. Today, Comcast introduced two new ways for customers to connect through ACP and both are available to any customer who qualifies in all the company’s service areas. Customers can sign up […]
West Pierce CERT cleans up
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Thank you West Pierce CERT.
Caring for Kids Says Thank You
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids wants to thank the community for their support of our Caring for Kids Happy Hearts Auction. As with everyone, we made many changes so we could continue to help our kids and families. Making the decision to have the auction was scary for us. At our last Auction […]
Soccer legend, advocate, and broadcaster Julie Foudy to deliver PLU commencement address
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls. […]
Tour the Port of Tacoma
Port of Tacoma social media post. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Port of Tacoma. Reservations are required. Book your seat here.
I-5 traffic to soon use own bridges
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. As long as the weather cooperates, very soon northbound & southbound I-5 lanes will be on their own respective bridges over the Puyallup River in Tacoma. Check out our blog for what to expect from this big milestone. Learn more here.
First Financial Northwest Bank University Place Welcomes Brent Johnsen
Submitted by First Financial Northwest Bank. First Financial Northwest Bank is thrilled to announce Brent Johnsen as AVP, Retail Relationship Manger in University Place. In his new role, he will utilize his 30+ years of experience to build and manage small business, commercial, and consumer banking relationships. “I am very excited to join a bank […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, case rates and hospitalizations. We are reporting 618 cases this week, down from our peak of 20,526 cases in Pierce County the week starting Jan. 2. On Feb. 28, our current 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 551.7 for Feb. […]