Submitted by John Ullis. Greetings and a hearty “Guten Tag!” We’re thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Oktoberfest celebration, set to take place on Saturday, October 21, with festivities kicking off at 4 pm and running until 7 pm. This vibrant celebration will unfold at the Anderson Island Community Center, providing the […]
South Sound Wildlife Area Replanting Huge Success
Submitted by Clover Park Rotary. Clover Park School District, Pierce College and citizens from all over our community teamed up with Clover Park Rotary to make Community Work day at Lakewood’s South Sound Wildlife Area a great success. Attended by 100 people, the day began with our first Prairie Restoration Planting and seeding of our […]
Veterans Day 2023 Celebration, Nov. 11, Veterans Plaza in UP’s Cirque Park
Submitted by Howard Lee. University Place Veterans Plaza (nonprofit) and the City of University Place invite you to join us to celebrate Veterans Day 2023, November 11th, starting promptly at 11am in the Veterans Plaza, located in UP’s Cirque Park. There will be patriotic music, laying of a wreath at the Veterans Wall, and speeches […]
New Chapter of SUVCW Forming in Southwestern Washington
Submitted by Gen. John W. Sprague Camp No. 4, SUVCW. We are pleased to share with you the news that the Brothers (members) of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) have been authorized to form a Camp (chapter) to serve the 10 counties of southwestern Washington. The Camp will be known […]
UWL/SWIRE Shipping, Hyundai GLOVIS, and Rail Management Services win North Star Awards
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Cargo Anchor Award is presented to an organization whose activities have grown cargo volumes in the NWSA gateway, spurring economic growth in the region. This year, two organizations rose to the top as key contributors to cargo volumes in the Pacific Northwest. GLOVIS America is the logistics provider for Hyundai […]
US Dept. of Energy Selects Pacific Northwest for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
Puget Sound Energy announcement. PSE is thrilled to be a partner in this regional effort to develop a clean hydrogen hub. As the largest utility in Washington state, we’re at the forefront of the transition to a resilient, clean energy future. With energy demand and extreme weather threats increasing, it is imperative that we invest […]
Obituary Notices – October 16, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Carl Thomas Peterson; Marjorie Tacke Dawson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Esmeralda Pulido Mancilla; Viola Florence Barth; Marolyn J Heidecker.
Letter: UP Council Salary Increase
Submitted by Debbie Klosowski. The University Place City Council will be considering a significant council salary increase at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 16. Interested citizens can access the agenda and staff report (page 126) via the City’s website as well as information on how to comment in person, via zoom and email.
Barn Renovation and Sign Volunteers Needed
Submitted by CORE. CORE (Curran Orchard Volunteer group) is seeking a few people with construction/building experience to assist with a barn renovation project. Work will occur weekdays dependent upon weather. For more info, please contact Rich Knowles at rgknowles@live.com or (425)870-5582. Curran Orchard Tree Signs Volunteers are needed periodically to help update adopter signs in […]