The City of Lakewood and its services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. … [Read more...]
Letter: The greatest gift
The list of the 21 must-have, shiny new gadget gifts for Christmas sure to sell out this coming infamous Black Friday, does not include the greatest gift of all. … [Read more...]
Pierce Transit scheduled for Nov. 22, 23
Pierce Transit’s local bus and SHUTTLE vehicles will operate on a Sunday schedule for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and a weekday schedule the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. The schedule over the two days is as follows: … [Read more...]
KLAY sold, format to change in 2019
"After many years of continuous broadcasting Tacoma’s KLAY News/Talk/Sports Radio is going through an ownership and format change," said KLAY General Manager Bob McCluskey. "Sacred Heart Radio bought KLAY. They will start simulcasting Catholic programing in 2019." KLAY will continue to operate per our current plans and programming thru December. "Sharing this news with KLAY staff, program hosts, … [Read more...]
Sound Transit Thanksgiving, Black Friday Schedule
Riders should be aware of service reductions for the holiday weekend, including limited Sounder trains that will serve shoppers and commuters the day after Thanksgiving. … [Read more...]
UP for Arts Holiday Gala & Auction!
Submitted by UP for Arts. A magical evening of holiday entertainment along with an African safari, local tours, gourmet dinners and a variety of other great holiday gifts await guests at the UP for Arts 1st Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction on Friday, December 14! (Get a sneak preview of auction items when online bidding begins on November 23 at www.upforarts.org) … [Read more...]
Cute and Agile from Famous Bloodlines or Oilines
I was searching on Google for an image of the Elvis RV from the movie Cars. Instead what I found was a cute little off the road vehicle called the Ferves Ranger. At first I thought it was similar to the Amphicar, which I first saw on TV or in Popular Mechanics in the early 1960s. But no, it was strictly for travel on land. … [Read more...]
Letter: ‘Did I call on you?’
Our granddaughter is in kindergarten. Before she entered those hallowed halls of higher learning – though the color of the tiles has changed they’re still the same halls down which I walked, and it’s still the very same classroom where I sat over 60 years ago where she now sits – I jokingly reminded her that her teacher should be given an opportunity to talk too. … [Read more...]
Scout night at Zoolights
TACOMA, Wash. – Bring the whole troop, plus the family for a fantastic Zoolights deal on Scout Night. … [Read more...]
Community Thanksgiving Dinner coming back to University Place
University Place Refuse is pleased to once again sponsor the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner graciously prepared by Chef Derek Bray from The Table. Thanksgiving Day at University Place Primary School from 12-2pm. … [Read more...]