Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06)received the Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 2024 Annual Meeting. The Advocacy Award was established to recognize individuals outside of academia who have championed the cause of independent higher education. Whether in government, business, or […]
Obituary Notices – February 14, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Louis Lehmann. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Zenas Joe Cantrell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard William Fatuesi; Margaret Ann Jacobson; John Jacob Johnson; Eui Soon Kim; Rosie Marie McCullum King; Elma Nelson; Corinne Rose Pfarr; Victor Wallace Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Wallace Walker.
Book Donation Dropoff: Friends of the Lakewood Library
Submitted by Bob Estrada. Friends of the Lakewood Library will accept new and gently used Book, CD, and DVD donations on Saturday, February 17, 11-1, at the rear entrance to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood, WA. Donations will be accepted again on Saturday, March 16. And yes, there will be another […]
Part 3: The Freshman New Level and Clover Park Year
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. Going into his Senior year of High School (Harrison Prep Class of 2022), my son Ethan was already a Baseball Veteran of 12 years. Playing on multiple teams over the years, Ethan found himself ready to make the jump to the elite level of Baseball. Having attended multiple camps over the […]
Obituary Notices – February 13, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Helen C Portuondo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Charles C. Marecle; Albert “Sonny” L. Brigge. Powers Funeral Home: Jeffrey Scott Packer. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Donald Richard Sellers.
Letter: Lakewood
Submitted by Greg Rediske. We’re better than DuPont, right?!? Well let me tell you a story: DuPont has had a baseball program, for years, and businesses there stand in line to sponsor a team. They do it year after year, and their program is thriving. Lakewood? Not so much. I’ve gotten the service clubs to participate […]
HopeSparks Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run – May 18th
Submitted by HopeSparks. Join us for HopeSparks first Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run/Walk! This is a community event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Starting at South Hill Community Park, the paved trails run through the beautifully forested Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail and progresses toward Heritage Recreation Center and back. This is […]
Discussion and whiskey at McCallum & Sons
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Tacoma Rising is hosting a panel discussion at McCallum & Sons Whiskey on February 22 to start a conversation about how business to business relationships can support local organizations in Tacoma like McCallum & Sons. It will be a fun evening of networking, open discussion, and whiskey tasting. Click below for […]
Obituary Notices – February 12, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Glen Theral Henry Jr.; Henry William Hofner; Tersa Buric. Mountain View Funeral Home: Algie “Al” M Green; Bonnie Ann Kisbye; James C Inman. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Powers Funeral Home: Hill Funeral Home: Gaffney Funeral Home: Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Piper-Morley Funeral Home: Scanlin Cremation […]