Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Cecil Ashlock Sr.; James Edward Triplett Jr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Robert E. Fite; Gase P. Faga. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Norman Terrell Davis.
Construction activity has begun at the Good Neighbor Village site
Via Pierce Prairie Post by Marianne Lincoln. The first clue that construction was beginning was a video posted on YouTube that showed a backhoe digging in Spanaway Creek, replacing a culvert without a permit issued. Spanaway Concerned Citizens emailed out alerts, filed complaints, and called their attorney. I knew about the protest and showed up […]
Leadership Change at Sound Outreach
Submitted by Candace Dueckerm Board Chair, Sound Outreach. At the end of this year, Bryan Flint, who has served as Sound Outreach’s Executive Director for over five and a half years, will be stepping down. We are deeply grateful for Bryan’s exceptional leadership during a pivotal time in Sound Outreach’s history. He navigated us through […]
Obituary Notices – November 30, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sara Marie Johnson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Denny Anderson; Jade Walker Mora; Chaimia Mai Dac Pham; Robert John Bury. Gaffney Funeral Home: James Richard Gallwas.
Groundbreaking for Good Neighbor Village draws supporters and protestors
Via Pierce Prairie Post by Marianne Lincoln. Good Neighbor Village, the village of tiny homes that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Pierce County Executive’s office are trying to build in Spanaway, had a groundbreaking today, November 21, 2024. The event was an invitation only event at the farm site near the intersection of 176th and Spanaway Loop Road. […]
Letter: The Harmful Consequences of Removing Transgender Service Members from the Military: A Violation of Readiness and Human Decency
Submitted by Gregory L. Alderete. Removing transgender service members from the military not only undermines the effectiveness of the armed forces but also violates basic principles of human decency. Military readiness depends on the ability to recruit and retain the best and most qualified personnel, regardless of gender identity. Excluding transgender individuals deprives the military […]
Holiday Bake & Craft Sale
Submitted by Spanaway Concerned Citizens. The Spanaway Concerned Citizens are engaged, determined, and ready to make a difference. Together, we stand for what we “all” deserve: a healthy, sustainable environment where our voices are heard, our concerns are respected, and our future is protected. Today, your support fuels this fight for justice and empowers us […]
Lakewood Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting
Submitted by Phil Raschke The Lakewood Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting this coming Tuesday, 3 Dec. Meeting will be held at the Lakewood History Museum located at 6114 Motor Avenue SW. Doors will open at 6 pm and meeting will start at 6:30 pm. Elections for 2025 Board positions will be part of the […]
The Little-known Connection Between Menopause and Oral Health is the Focus of a New Documentary
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Menopause will impact an estimated 500,000 women in Washington state this year, yet 84% of women 50 and older aren’t aware of the important connection to their oral health according to a 2023 study commissioned nationally by Delta Dental. The study commissioned by Delta Dental of California points to hormonal […]