Submitted by Sen. Steve O'Ban's Office Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-University Place, issued the following statement in response to the Sound Transit board’s plan to give CEO Peter Rogoff a new contract. … [Read more...]
Letter: ‘Dump God from politics’
“The prescription for bringing the GOP back from the dead around here is daunting: Dump Trump. And dump God from politics.” So opines Danny Westneat, November 9, 2018. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Coffee Cup Law
Every day I read about gun haters blaming guns for shootings in the streets, music venues, churches, and schools. Based on this narrow and defective thinking gun haters continually repeat the phrase, “There ought to be a law.” Most, if not all, suggested GUN CONTROL laws are designed to erode an American’s Second Amendment Rights thereby impacting on an honest citizen’s ability to protect … [Read more...]
Join the climate change discussion with Pierce County Conversations
TACOMA – Scientists say climate change is real and all around us. Explore the topics of climate change from the impacts of plastic on the environment to the changes affecting plant and animal life through the Pierce County Library System’s Pierce County Conversations. Learn about upcycling and what people can do to lower their impact on the environment in this series of free events. … [Read more...]
Selling a 29.8 Million Dollar House with Fiverr and Facebook
A four bedroom, 5,000 sq. ft., completely furnished beach front home on Maui for 29.8 million dollars. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Museum Holiday Store opens Nov. 17
Submitted by Marianne Bull. The Museum Holiday Shop at the Steilacoom Historical Museum will be open for shopping Saturday, November 17, and is a great place to find unique and exciting gifts. … [Read more...]
Prepare in a Year: November – Sheltering
There are different types of sheltering that are appropriate for different types of disasters. Regardless of the type of disaster, the first step is to assess the situation and decide whether it is safe to stay or better to change locations. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – November 14
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lewis Richard Bish; Ogden John Douglas; David Everett Fidler; Violette Lillian Reopelle; Erma Annie Hicks; Gregory Alan McMichael; Florence Janet Combs; Jack Meyring Butcher; Kathie Faye Lipka. Mountain View Funeral Home: Winona Babbitt; Mieko Harmon; Johnny Louis McDaneld; Carrie Millner; Joan Nugent; William Stump. … [Read more...]
Dance Theatre Northwest presents “Happy Holidays” November 17
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest presents "Happy Holidays" ~ A FREE Community Holiday Dance Performance at the University Place Library Atrium, Saturday, November 17th at 7:00 PM. Location address is 3609 Market St. University Place, WA 98466 (Between 37th St W and Bridgeport Way W). … [Read more...]
Community to ‘come together’ in Beatles tribute concert in support of student success
In a special event organized by the Pierce College Poverty Committee, beloved Beatles tribute band Shabby Road will perform in a special concert Nov. 17 in support of students in need. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pierce College Foundation in support of students who are on the brink of homelessness, those who struggle to pay utility or transportation bills, or those who simply … [Read more...]