Submitted by Greg Alderete. In the late 1960s, Hurley, Wisconsin, was a town where the chill of winter was a constant companion, and the Pure Dairy—fondly known as the PD—served as a warm haven for its residents. As sixth and seventh graders, my friends and I would often find ourselves drawn to this iconic ice […]
Obituary Notices – January 31, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Dawn Hope Kroll. Mountain View Funeral Home: Princita Bautista; Tellas Orlando Booker; Cecill D. Gabriel; Steven Hicks; Jack Michael McVay; Nasir Muhammad; Easton Earl Patton. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Theodore N. Nottage; Nancy K. Hinkson; Louise B. James. Powers Funeral Home: Richard William Morgan; Donald Keith Moore; Beverly Jean Schmit; Mary Ella McMillan; […]
Letter: Marilyn Strickland Must Do More to Prevent Nuclear War
Submitted by Sean Arent. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists have unveiled the 2025 Doomsday Clock at 89 Seconds to Midnight, the closest its ever been to the metaphorical end of civilization. Their reasoning? No serious efforts have been made to address climate change, and the United States is leading the way on a renewed nuclear […]
Office of Indigenous Engagement Opens at University of Washington Tacoma
Submitted by University of Washington Tacoma. The University of Washington Tacoma has launched its Office of Indigenous Engagement, a dedicated home for its long-term investments in Native and Indigenous student engagement, research and teaching, and government-to-government relations. Led by Dr. Leander Yazzie, UW Tacoma’s new Tribal liaison, the office underscores the University’s commitment fostering connections, providing […]
The Dangers of Prolonged Thumb-sucking and Pacifier Use
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Seeing a baby suck on a pacifier or an infant on their thumb is one of those memories a parent will keep forever. Most hospitals even send home a rubber green pacifier with a newborn baby. And while it is normal for small children to use a pacifier or their […]
Obituary Notices – January 30, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Lois Rae Holmes. Mountain View Funeral Home: Corliss B. Witteman. Scott Funeral Home: Tyronda “Ty” Bermudez. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Theodore Dennis Nelsen.
Curran Apple Orchard Pruning Parties!
Submitted by CORE. The first official Curran Apple Orchard pruning party is scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10am to 1pm. Everyone is invited, including folks who have NOT adopted trees! Visit CurranAppleOrchard.com for helpful pruning tips before you come. Please check in the barn before you begin. Bring work gloves, hand pruners, hand […]
Letter: Sex controversy
Submitted by R. Martin Lobdell. There seems to be confusion among people (including politicians and the media) about gender and sex. I also experienced this confusion among students during my 40 years teaching Psychology. Sex is the biological difference between what we call male and female, while gender is one’s sense of maleness, femaleness or […]
TAPCO Credit Union Named to Newsweek America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. TACOMA, WA – TAPCO Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. TAPCO received a prestigious 5-star rating, the highest rating in the recognition, highlighting its unwavering commitment to financial empowerment, […]