New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Leona Sae Betteridge. Mountain View Funeral Home: George Comstock; Gary D. Cooley; Noel Mason Daley; Elmer McPherson; Jeanine Roberts.
Council Corner: Feb. 6, 2023
City of Lakewood announcement. Celebration was the theme of the Lakewood City Council’s Feb. 6, 2023 regular meeting. The evening started with a celebration of Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro, including a drop-in event for the Lakewood community to wish him farewell as he heads into retirement. Council offered him special recognition with a proclamation acknowledging his […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Feb. 13
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will […]
Property Tax Exemption Seminar
Pierce County announcement. Calling older adults and people with disabilities. A Property Tax Exemption Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at the Parkland/Spanaway Library 13718 Pacific Ave S. Tacoma, WA 98444. Join us for a property tax exemption seminar on March 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Parkland/Spanaway Library. The Pierce […]
Health & Wellness Free workshop
Tacoma Urban League announcement. How often do you think about your family’s health and wellness? Do you know the best ways to help you and your family alleviate stress? Do you want to learn new tasty and healthy meal ideas? If you answered YES to at least one of those questions then you need to join us […]
Senate passes bill expanding access to Highly Capable Programs
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. The Senate passed a measure, sponsored by state Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) which establishes new requirements that identify students who may be eligible for highly capable programs. Senate Bill 5072 requires school districts to conduct universal screenings once in or before second grade, and again in or before sixth grade. […]
Cascade Christian Schools opens new junior high building
Submitted by Cascade Christian Schools. Puyallup, WA – Cascade Christian Schools recently opened the doors to their new junior high building. Construction began in 2019 and includes multiple stages. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of stage 2, which opened 6 new classrooms to junior high students. Educational and athletic facility experts Jeff Brown Architecture […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Sarah Atchinson
A Clover Park School District story. To celebrate National School Counseling Week, our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Oakbrook Elementary School counselor Sarah Atchinson. Oakbrook is a unique school because of its small student population and open floor plan. This format works well for Sarah, who previously worked in a school with […]
Welcome Deputy Rasheen Farell
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department social media post. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Rasheen Farell on his recent graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Farell is now ready to hit the streets of Pierce County to complete his field training program. Thanks for choosing Pierce County, Deputy Farell!