Submitted by Maria Lee, City of Tacoma. In a recent reader-submitted letter published in the Suburban Times, there are two statements made about the recent PSE Permit Modification decision that are factually inaccurate. I am highlighting those two statements here, along with the facts: “The City Council can delay the 21 day appeal deadline.” There […]
Obituary Notices – December 13, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Douglas Duane McArthur; Vicki Scherer. Hill Funeral Home: Josephine Eleen Pemberton-Falcon.
Letter: Puget Sound Energy Wins LNG Permit Expansion
Submitted by Barbara Church. Broken Promises: Tacoma Planning Department Facilitates PSE’s Expanded LNG Fueling and Bunker Barging Without Environmental Review or Public Input Seven years ago, the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department of the City of Tacoma, its director Peter Huffman and other staff, made a commitment to the public: They would ensure protection […]
Obituary Notices – December 12, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rosemarie Lewis; Margaret Smelt. Fir Lane Memorial Park: James W. Mueller; John M. Briggle. Powers Funeral Home: Earl Dean Hasenwinkle. Scott Funeral Home: Norda Geneivive (Hursey) Emile.
Where did the Little Free Pantry go at Lakewood Presbyterian Church?
Submitted by Lakewood Rotary. Last Monday, December 4th, it was found knocked down. Lakewood Rotary is repairing the pantry and will have it reinstalled soon. Thank you for all the concerned questions and support to this pantry over the years, it has become a community fixture with heavy usage. The nearest other Little Free Pantry […]
“Worship Service for Weary Souls” in Lakewood
Submitted by Pastor Laura Nile Tuell. The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but for many people in the community, it is also a time of sadness and grief. Missing loved ones, dealing with health challenges, or just overwhelmed by the tragedies and weariness of life can make it hard to feel […]
Puget Sound Energy announces clean energy wind project
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced today it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana. The Beaver Creek wind farm is the latest addition in a growing list of renewable energy resources that PSE is acquiring […]
WorkForce Central releases Annual Report
Submitted by WorkForce Central. As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year serving job seekers and businesses. An array of services and programs were provided to more than 10,000 community members, including workforce support services, work experience internships, training and upskilling opportunities, hiring events, and more. We […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul David Carlson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamila A. Birdine; Rick Larue Lynch; Debra M. Overby; Robert Ramsey; Curtis Savage; Kris Orlando Durr.