New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Anthony B. Blanco; Gary Edward Kuntz; James June Yi. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Malcolm Douglas Campau. Mountain View Funeral Home: Rocco David Celletti; Gregory “Harlan” Johnsen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Patrick M. Tufi; Doreen R. Doyle. Scott Funeral Home: Marvin Kenneth Robinson.
Letter: Stripping Away the Protections of the Residential Resource Zone
Submitted by Claudia Riiff Finseth. In March, the County Council amended the Residential Resource code for Parkland-Spanaway-Midland to allow “shared housing,” that is, high density micro-home villages on an important and fragile Spanaway wetland. Once the tiny home village development was vested as a done deal, the County Council then repealed that amendment and reinstated […]
Pierce County celebrates National Night Out 2023
Each year, on the first Tuesday of August, we celebrate National Night Out. It’s a chance for neighbors to get together, get to know each other better, and take a united stand against crime in their communities. Our deputies always have a great time visiting the Pierce County block parties and chatting with community members. […]
Elder Abuse: Combating Injustice
Submitted by Social Security Administration. Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms – including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect, and financial exploitation. More than 1 in 10 older adults […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sheila Ann Green. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Melody Ann Simpson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Harry Raymond Kebschull Jr.; Carole Louise Neal. Powers Funeral Home: Wayne Douglas Ginther.
Main Library will close for updates, fully reopen in spring
Tacoma Public Library announcement. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library (TPL)’s Main Library, located at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S, will temporarily close to the public starting on Monday, Sept. 1. The 95,000-square foot building in downtown Tacoma will update its interior and exterior to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency and make space for new nonprofit tenants. TPL slates […]
Buffalo Soldiers Labor Day Festival
Submitted by Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Join us at the Labor Day Festival (September 4, 2023) as we honor the military, celebrate the history, and create cherished memories with the community. The event promises to be a day of fun, appreciation, and inspiration. The festival will feature food, games for children, and live music by Darelle Holden […]
Five Benefits You Can Apply For Using SSA.gov
Submitted by Social Security Administration. We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are 5 ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov. If you are not already receiving Social Security benefits, you should apply for […]
Obituary Notices – August 9, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Vera Freda Dixon Conley; Leonard Wayne Stingley. Hill Funeral Home: Donald Lemmon. Gaffney Funeral Home: Catherine Ann Brennan.