Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (October 31, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), announced $54 million in new federal funding for the Port of Tacoma Husky Terminal Expansion Part One. The terminal expansion project will reconfigure the terminal yard for better truck circulation, install 40 reefer racks and related power supplies, […]
Fall back into an energy efficient mindset this winter
Submitted by Puget Sound Energy. It’s the time of the year again for big jackets, warm drinks and setting your clocks to fall back an hour. The winter season is quickly approaching and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is providing tips for customers to keep energy costs down during the colder, darker months. Get smart with […]
Obituary Notices – November 2, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Pamela Lousie Drake; Arlene Dolores Hanberg. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sharon Ann Exeter; Richard Hedegaard Fiscus; Jamar Curtez Marion; Shawn E. Merritt; Danette Staatz. Powers Funeral Home: Lucille Victoria Fields; Harold Allen Stallman. Scott Funeral Home: Dora Lynn Brown. New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory: Mary Eggink […]
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Names New Executive Director
Submitted by Ben B. Cheney Foundation. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation has appointed Erika Tucci as executive director. She will succeed Brad Cheney, who is retiring from the role at the end of December after more than 20 years of dedicated stewardship. Cheney will remain as the Foundation board chair. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation […]
Wreaths Across America – Honoring our fallen Veterans
Submitted by Tom Riggs. As we prepare to enter the holiday season, I hope you and your family will consider a new tradition of honoring the sacrifices of America’s Veterans. American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 DuPont, WA needs your help with our annual Wreaths Across America campaign. Nationally, Wreaths Across America has set […]
Pierce Transit Public Hearings set for Nov. 13
Proposed 2024 Budget A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Special Study Session meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023. The meeting begins at 3:00 p.m. and members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom. The purpose of the public hearing is to advise […]
Obituary Notices – November 1, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: David D. Burgess Sr. Powers Funeral Home: Sharon LaRose Jacobsen; James Fredrick Vanderwall; George Venard.
Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar – November 4
Submitted by LCOP Presbyterian Women. Saturday, November 4th – Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Little Church on the Prairie – Prairie Hall6310 Motor Avenue S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499 Handmade quilts, arts/crafts, lovingly baked goodies and a Grannie’s Attic featuring gently used merchandise. Enjoy homemade pie, coffee or tea ($5.00) while visiting […]
Steilacoom Volunteers Begin Restoration of the 5th Street Waterway
Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson. On Sunday, 29 October, 19 volunteers, including a local witch, enjoyed ideal weather conditions as they began restoration of a stretch of the 5th Street Waterway. The workers ranged in age from 3 to over three quarters of a century. The project was led by Alex Chaney, a member of […]