Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Arthur Virgil Wood; Roger David Aiken. Mountain View Funeral Home: Douglas Kennedy Babbit; Robert “Bob” Brodland; Le Ngoc Huy; Emma Jean Wright. Hill Funeral Home: Shirley March Markus. Gaffney Funeral Home: Jack Leming Daniel Jr.
Local Filmmaker Donovan Wilson Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Complete His Latest Short Film
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. Tacoma-based filmmaker Donovan Wilson has launched a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of raising funds to complete post-production on his latest film, tentatively titled “Jacob’s Ladder.” The film tells the story of a drug-addicted young man who is compelled to seek help after having a vivid dream. Wilson is passionate about creating […]
Cooling in the Summer Heat
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. While other parts of the country and world are experiencing extreme heat, for the Pacific Northwest, we have been dry and warm for weeks. While many in our community have started to invest in things like heat pumps, air conditioners and other ways to cool […]
Strickland Secures Provisions To Improve Air Travel
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 20, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. […]
Partnership with Follett Brings New Campus Retail to UW Tacoma
University of Washington Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, WASH. – A new collegiate store will soon join the busy cluster of shops and restaurants along Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, serving the UW Tacoma campus and surrounding community. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange recently announced that an agreement has been signed between UW Tacoma and Follett Higher Education. […]
Cantwell Bill to Spur Economic Development in South Puget Sound Passes Committee
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Yesterday (July 19, 2023), during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act introduced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) passed the committee unanimously. The legislation would take into trust a little over 17 acres of land currently owned by […]
Obituary Notices – July 22, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Daniel Lamont Jackson; Josephine “Josie” M. LaFayette; Lynn Taylor. Powers Funeral Home: Elijah Wilbur Hunton Hill Funeral Home: Gerald Lynton Sweet. Gaffney Funeral Home: Elizabeth Juul Breen; Dolores “Dolly” Marie Hagan.
Letter: Thank You Lakewood
Submitted by Don Anderson. As I approach the end of 16 years on the Lakewood City Council, including nine years as mayor, I just want to say thank you to the residents of Lakewood for giving me the opportunity to serve. Prominent in the “dadisms” that our four daughters repeatedly endured while growing up were, […]
The Lakewood City Council July 24, 2023 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 24, 2023 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.