Summer is finally here, and if you’re like our medical team, you’ve been anxiously awaiting the warmer weather and longer days. We must say, 2013 in the Pacific Northwest has had a solid number of sunny days so far!
Much of the public now recognizes the dangers of overexposure to the sun. Skin cancer ranks as one of the most common forms of cancer across the globe, and individuals are increasingly conscientious about protecting their skin from damaging ultraviolet, or UV, rays. Certain natural sources might be able to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Pierce County Library System will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day.
Acting on a tip last weekend, police went to an East Pierce County home early Sunday and arrested a couple for allowing their residence to be used for an after-graduation underage drinking party for their daughter.
White River High School’s yearbook has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 “Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume 11,” which celebrates the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels returns to Tacoma Narrows Airport for its third year with activities for aviation, car and motorcycle enthusiasts alike.
The runway at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor reopened June 16 following a 45-day rehabilitation. Crews reduced the width of the runway, added new signage, and repaved the runway, among other improvements.
Justin Gregson, a Sumner man, was among the troopers sworn in at the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday afternoon. He will serve out of Tacoma. Other troopers graduating into service at the Tacoma station include Johnna Batiste, Brian Gavin, Shannon Laux, Cory Litchfield and Maurice Rincon.
The Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, enhances the capacity of urban forests to manage stormwater and improve air and water quality by improving the health and functionality of trees and forested sites in urban settings.
The program provides significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of more than three miles of shoreline and the water quality of the White River in Buckley.
Tuesday, the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Joshua Jones, 23, and Samuel Miles-Johnson, 25, with Promoting Commercial Sex Abuse of a Minor after the two were arrested in Fife Monday. Family and friends of a girl allegedly pandered by the defendants discovered her picture in the website Backpage.com’s escort section and helped police locate them by posing as a potential customer.
The Buckley Youth Activity Center will host a summer kick-off celebration from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m Friday.
Franciscan Health System has opened the Franciscan Medical Pavilion in Bonney Lake. The state-of-the-art facility will include offices for family medicine, internal medicine, digital x-rays and urgent care. The building will also include a retail pharmacy and on-site lab.
