JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is July 15-16 at McChord Field. The all-day is free, open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. NOISE ALERT U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrival July 12, 1 – 2 p.m. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrival July 13, 1 […]
Letter: Lakewood’s Pizza Casa Closes
Submitted by Peggy Uglick. Pizza Casa located in Lakewood on Pacific Hwy SW closed Sunday, July 9 to a full house. This family owned restaurant has been serving local families since 1958, including 4 generations of my family since 1965. We have so many fond memories. Sad to see it close…
Downtown Tacoma Block Party to Showcase Community Partners & Businesses
Tacoma, WA – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to announce the inaugural Downtown Tacoma Block Party, an all-day festival showcasing the vibrant culture and diverse community of Downtown Tacoma. The event will take place on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 from 12pm – 8pm. The Downtown Tacoma Block Party will feature an incredible lineup and […]
City Seeking Applicants for Comp Plan Advisory Group
Want to help shape the future of Puyallup? The City of Puyallup is seeking volunteers to participate in a Community Advisory Group. Puyallup is undergoing a major update to the Comprehensive Plan which sets the City’s vision for the next 20 years – from now until 2044. The Community Advisory Group will review and provide input […]
Eastern Oregon University announces spring term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 559 students to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term. As an education, cultural and scholarly center, […]
Kilmer Announces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (July 10, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act, legislation to improve hiring and increase retention for Tribal law enforcement officers to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. […]
Obituary Notices – July 11, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Doris B Johnson. Powers Funeral Home: Evan James Hunter. Gaffney Funeral Home: Elizabeth Antush. New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory: Chung Sook Kim.
New ‘Contemporaries’ monthly series begins at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. “Contemporaries” is a new discussion and networking event series for young professionals that debuts July 27 at Tacoma Art Museum. Guest speakers, food and drink, good vibes and lively discussion are planned for the monthly event, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday each month. The first Contemporaries event July 27 will […]
Letter: Mass Shootings as Performance Art
Submitted by Aaron Arkin, Steilacoom. “Performance art is an artwork or art exhibition created through actions executed by the artist or other participants. It may be witnessed live or through documentation, spontaneously developed or written, and is traditionally presented to a public in a fine art context in an interdisciplinary mode. Also known as artistic […]