Submitted by Christine Hall. Franke Tobey Jones, a leading senior care provider in Pierce County, is pleased to announce its successful negotiations with the City of Tacoma to start operating both the Lighthouse and Beacon Senior Centers. Franke Tobey Jones, who will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year in operating its north Tacoma senior living […]
Which Dental Floss is Right for You?
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. What simple action serves as a one-stop shop to protecting your oral health while helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Flossing, and at least once a day at that. While brushing is a great place to start, there are many small crevices your toothbrush can’t reach on its own. […]
Charity Golf Tournament
Submitted by Candy Nigretto. The 42nd Annual Tacoma Propeller Club Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 8, at Eagles Pride Golf Course. This yearly event raises funds for our Memorial Scholarship Program. We welcome all 4-person teams; 1:00 p.m. shotgun start with a scramble format. Entry fee is only $150 per person and […]
Fabulous Murphtones to perform at DuPont Concert in the Park
The Fabulous Murphtones play a diverse mix of popular dance, rock, classic rock, and old school music drawing on hits from the 60’s through the 90’s and performing current rock hits of upcoming artists, along with a refreshing selection of material not often played by other bands. The performance will take place at Clocktower Park […]
Obituary Notices – July 24, 2023
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. […]