Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I learned a new word – from a different culture – reflecting an important value that is critically needed in our community, country and world. Everywhere I go, I talk with people who are tired, frustrated and, frankly, cranky. Two years of COVID and the associated loss, uncertainty and […]
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Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Most TCC Classes, Services to Remain Online through End of Winter Quarter
Tacoma Community College announcement. Tacoma Community College (TCC) announced Wednesday, Jan. 12 that it would continue to offer most classes and services online for the remainder of winter quarter to help support our community’s safety and health. The college had originally planned to hold about 60 percent of its classes either in-person or in hybrid […]
Time to declutter in Tacoma
City of Tacoma social media post. Is one of your New Year’s #resolutions to declutter & get rid of unwanted/unusable items around your house? Take advantage of #Tacoma‘s free Call-2-Haul service! Learn more at http://cityoftacoma.org/call2haul.
Intersection of North 26th and North Orchard St closed Jan. 14
Tacoma Police Department social media post. The intersection of N. 26th / N. Orchard St. will be closed for street maintenance, Friday, Jan. 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Premieres on January 17
City of Tacoma announcement. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards recognizes excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, and seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. These awards are presented each year during the City of Tacoma’s annual […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now features Leonard Forsman, first Native American appointed to UW Board of Regents
Bates Technical College announcement. Last year, Governor Jay Inslee appointed the first Native American to the University of Washington Board of Regents, who is also the tribal chair for the Suquamish Tribe. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., KBTC’s Northwest Now will feature a conversation with Leonard Forsman. Northwest Now is a weekly public affairs program […]
South Sound 911 statement regarding COVID-19 outbreak
South Sound 911 announcement. South Sound 911 had 28 employees test positive for COVID-19 since Dec. 17, and others are awaiting test results. While we believe several of the affected employees likely contracted COVID-19 over the holidays, we understand Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department considers two positive cases at a work site an “outbreak.” Reported symptoms […]
Management Representative Volunteer Position Now Open on the City of Tacoma’s Civil Service Board
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Management Representative position, a four-year volunteer commitment, is now open on the Civil Service Board. The Civil Service System extends civil service protections and coverage to the majority of the City of Tacoma’s workforce. The Civil Service Board – a volunteer body responsible for making revisions to the […]