Tacoma Public Utilities social media post. Around this time each year, we get this number, and not a year goes by we aren’t amazed by the generosity of our employees. In 2022, TPU employees contributed $255,682 in cash, product donation, and volunteer time for our community!
Obituary Notices – February 1, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Viola Mae Oskam; Debbie Tygerlady Paris Conoff; Anthony Richard Kopec; Joseph Emery Genereux. Mountain View Funeral Home: Florence Tricia Benavente; Patricia A. Bonner; Hilde “Oma” Ford; Shantel A. Ruesink; Sylvester H. Thomas Sr. Powers Funeral Home: Maria Luisa Quezada; William Daniel Watson. Hill Funeral Home: Christine Joy Hoffman-Fagundes.
February Red Letter Days
By Dr. Patt Schwab with Dorothy Wilhelm. From Dorothy: I haven’t checked my calendar, but there’s a pretty good chance it’s still winter in the Great Northwest. Here are a couple of Keep Warm in Pierce County activities that look good to me: Monday, Feb. 27 – YOGA, MEDITATION, AND WELCOME WALKS LAKEWOOD (from the […]
The Hatmaker’s Wife – a Story of Whimsy and Realized Love at Centerstage Review
Here is how Centerstage explains the play, The Hatmaker’s Wife: “Hetchman the retired hatmaker loves his hat – and his wife. When both go missing, he vows to find them. But first he needs to muster the strength to leave the comforts of his beloved armchair. The Hatmaker’s Wife is a surreal time-bending fable set […]
Pierce College Students Partner with Clover Park Rotary for Prairie Restoration
Submitted by Clover Park Rotary. Friday, January 27, 2023, a group of students from Pierce College joined the Clover Park Rotary to begin the replanting of native wildflowers in the South Sound Wildlife area. Local students and service organizations have spent the past 3 years removing the invasive Scotch broom from the prairie area located […]
2023 Hidden Heroes: Week 2
Local Hero: Rachel Askew Rachel is a local community leader, small business owner and justice advocate with Cities United, a national non-profit charged with reducing violence against young men and boys of color. Rachel is also the founder and managing partner with NEXT Consulting Firm. In her role as founder, Rachel works alongside leaders in education, economic […]
Brightway Insurance, The Clawson Agency opening in U.P.
City of University Place announcement. Spend your lunchtime with the City of University Place – food provided! Plan to join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brightway Insurance, The Clawson Agency for a ribbon cutting at their location: 7406 27th St W, Suite 9 in University Place.
U.P. Receives Washington State Department of Transportation 2022 Award of Excellence
City of University Place announcement. The City of U.P. was awarded the Washington D.O.T.’s 2022 Award of Excellence for the 56th Street/Cirque Drive Phase III improvement project. U.P.’s Director of Engineering & Capital Projects Jack Ecklund and Nuri Avcular, deputy director of Engineering & Capital Projects, were recognized for their patience and flexibility in collaborating […]
DuPont January 27 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council January 27 report by clicking here.