City of Puyallup announcement. The intersection of Meridian and W Stewart will be closed starting Thursday, February 16, 2023, evening at 8 pm for railway improvements. The intersection is expected to reopen Friday, February 17, 2023, in the morning around 6 am. City Public Works and BNSF are partnering to improve the railway crossing on […]
Tacoma Police Department Provides Update on Violent Crime Reduction Plan
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department provided an update on the Violent Crime Reduction Plan during the City Council Study Session on February 14. Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore and consultants from the University of Texas at San Antonio gave a presentation that included an overview of the Violent Crime […]
Party for Polar Bears and Raise Funds for Polar Bear Conservation
Submitted by Cindy Roberts. Please join us in celebrating International Polar Bear Day while raising funds for polar bear conservation! The 8th Annual “Party for Polar Bears!” will take place on February 23rd, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, located at 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402. This is an all […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Demetricia Hodges
A Clover Park School District story. To celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features CTE Programs Consultant Teacher Demetricia Hodges. As a high school student, Demetricia was a member of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and a work-based learning student who studied marketing. “I’m glad I chose a career […]
Kilmer, McMorris Rodgers Reintroduce Legislation to Honor Vietnam Veterans
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 14, 2023, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to award Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War with the Congressional Gold Medal. Dustoff crewmembers – helicopter air ambulance pilots, crew chiefs, and medics – performed aeromedical evacuation of over 900,000 U.S., […]
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 February 28 – March 18, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at […]
Rescue Technicians refined confined space skills
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Last week, our Rescue Technicians refined their confined space skills. During this training, they set up ventilation, air monitoring and communication equipment while getting ready to make entry and perform a victim rescue.
Puyallup Welcomes New City Clerk
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup has recently hired a new City Clerk, Dan Vessels, Jr. Dan comes to the City from Pierce County Superior Court, where he was a Judicial Assistant for over ten years. Dan is excited to bring his skills and experiences over to the City Clerk’s Office in his […]
2023 Hidden Heroes: Week 4
Local Heroes: The Parable Team Le’Ecia Farmer, Deatria Williams and LaKecia Farmer (left to right), comprise the Parable Team. As proud owners of Parable, their business is a Black/LGBTQIA/family/woman-owned local small business that promotes community building, education, mentorship and advocacy. Parable sells books, plants, records, artisan products and art from local, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women and transgender […]