Scott Funeral Home: William Rose Gary. Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary: Patsy Sundene
Letter: Crocuses
Submitted by Carol Colleran. For a spring treat, drive by Old Pioneer cemetery on Washington Blvd in Lakewood now to view a sea of lavender crocuses blooming up through the grass. The sight brings beauty, peace and hope for springtime.
County Hearing Examiner denies any responsibility to protect Bald Eagles
Environmental Coalition of Pierce County news story. The Pierce County Hearing Examiner denied responsibility for protecting a bald eagle nest despite acknowledging violations of regulations. The examiner ruled that the applicant’s actions violated state regulations but not federal regulations, and that the county’s code allows for work within the nest’s boundaries as long as a […]
Obituary Notices – March 7, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mabel Binam. Mountain View Funeral Home: Trevor James Farnsworth; Delores Forsyth; Jerry R. Haukeli; Katherine Lynne Havey; Hoa Thi Nguyen. Powers Funeral Home: David Arthur Hansen; Morgan Jerome Olson.
Lakewood native wins first PGA Tour title
Joe Highsmith, a left-handed golfer from Lakewood, Washington, won his first PGA Tour title at the 2025 Cognizant Classic. He attended Pepperdine University, where he was a two-time All-American, and turned professional in 2022. His victory earned him a spot in the Masters and a career-high world ranking of 59th. Read the full story at […]
The Quiet Between to close out this Classical Tuesdays season
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Three vocalists, small bagpipes, and a guitar will provide a peaceful and contemplative evening of music from the Celtic, Norse, and maritime lands. Please join us for community, coffee and Chris’s cookies as we close this season of Classical Tuesdays – until next fall! March 11, 7:00pm at […]
Obituary Notices – March 6, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Pamela Elaine Tallmadge. Mountain View Funeral Home: Judith Gordon; Kenneth Lawrence Webb; Robert A. Wetherbee. Powers Funeral Home: Shirley Roberta Holliday. Scott Funeral Home: Wanda Davis.
Friends of Steilacoom Library Spring Book Sale and Donation Days
Submitted by John Ufford. The Friends of Steilacoom Library (FOSL) will hold their spring book sale Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5. Hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday at the Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, WA. Please bring cash or checks […]
Obituary Notices – March 5, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Edward E. Mriglot Jr.; Renae K. Rowley; Ruth Lorraine Zoda. Scott Funeral Home: Larry Ray Scott II. Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary: Heather Rhoden.