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News
Local pet food bank seeks community support
Ten years ago, Carol O’Shea realized that she needed help feeding her four cats. Read more...
County unveils new emergency alert system
Pierce County has a new system to inform the public about emergencies. Local leaders gathered outside Tacoma Mall on July 15 to unveil it. Read more...
Hundreds turn out for budget discussion
These are tough times for Governor Chris Gregoire. Read more...
Nativity House joins Catholic Community Services
Connie Brown, chair of the board of Nativity House, and Denny Hunthausen, southwest agency director of Catholic Community Services (CCS) of Western Washington, have completed negotiations that bring Nativity House in as a program of CCS. Read more...
Agencies tackle poor air quality
Efforts are underway to address poor air quality in the Tacoma area. Several years ago the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined it did not meet federal clean air standards. This is measured by levels of fine particulate matter, tiny particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. Inhaling these is tied to various health problems, including asthma, heart attacks, strokes and reduced lung function. Read more...
World War II veteran gets patriotic recognition
An aging veteran got a special surprise on July 16, when the front yard of his Fircrest home was decorated with American flags. Read more...
Size matters at Dinky Dogs Daycare
Dinky Dogs Daycare (3017 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place) is the only facility in the area designed just for little dogs to enjoy a day of play with other dogs their own size. With more than 1,200 sq. ft. of play space in a home-like facility, your little buddy will have a grand time frolicking with other petit pups on clean and safe rubber flooring with toys just their size. They can enjoy the ball room, nap room, and the open play room where the fun runs wild! Read more...
Tacomans find ways to beat the heat
The first heat wave of summer hit Tacoma last week, with temperatures rising above 90 degrees on several days. Area residents found various ways to keep cool. Read more...
Pierce Transit votes to preserve service, but it will cost you
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners chose to preserve current levels of service July 12, if taxpayers approve a 0.3 percent increase in funding on ballots for February 2011. Read more...
Landfill building to get a facelift
An outdated administration building and maintenance shop at the city of Tacoma’s landfill will get a major expansion this fall. Terry Forslund, an engineer in the Public Works Department, is project coordinator. He gave an update during a recent meeting of Tacoma City Council’s Environment and Public Works Committee. He said the original structure was built in 1977 and was added onto in 1989. Read more...
