Submitted by Deryl McCarty, Puyallup (South Hill). For millions of patients in Washington and nationwide, civilian and military, the lack of access and rising out-of-pocket expenses associated with prescription medication costs are becoming an increasing threat to their, no, our health. And the potential end strength reductions, because there are fewer recruits, will pressure Congress to […]
Drive-By Shooting at Sheriff’s Precinct
At 12:24 am, on Wednesday, September 11th, our deputies were doing paperwork at the Parkland Precinct when they saw a dark vehicle driving south on Pacific Ave S and heard several gunshots which seemed to be directed towards them. Our deputy and the sergeant immediately sped to Pacific Ave and started checking for the vehicle. […]
Obituary Notices – September 13, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Sue T. Kremer; Siolotuli Toaetolu; Marcella R Turner. Scott Funeral Home: Brandon Christopher Gist; Ropati Elvis Maiava; Arthur Franklin Howie Jr.
Largest ship operating on Green Fuel arrives in Tacoma
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Maersk Alette arrived at Husky Terminal in Tacoma on September 4th marking the largest vessel to call The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) South Harbor. In addition to boasting a capacity of 16,592 TEU’s, the Alette is the first dual-fuel vessel capable of sailing on green methanol to have called the gateway. “We were glad […]
12th Wheels & Heels Gala Raises Over $1.1 Million
Submitted by Jake Welk, America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma – America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) held their 12th annual Wheels & Heels Gala this past weekend on Saturday, September 7. The Gala weekend, which is the climactic event of the year for AAT and its entities, saw more than 300 guests fly in from all over the […]
Obituary Notices – September 12, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kylan Dingui; Shirley J Mayer.
Meditate Tacoma joins Meditate America national campaign
Submitted by Ron Pero, Meditate Tacoma. Hugh Jackman hosts the livestreamed kickoff Thurs, Sept 12 at 4:45 pm PT. https://live.meditateamerica.org. Guests include U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthi, Maria Shriver, Dr Tony Nader, and more. Supported by a local group of medical professionals, first responders, veterans, and other professionals who practice Transcendental Meditation, its purpose is […]
Location of interim Lakewood Library brings back memories
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Some reading “Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library to open Thursday, Sept. 12” in the Sept. 9, 2024, Suburban Times and seeing the library’s 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W. address thought it familiar. Isn’t that address across the street from Villa Plaza and at the corner of Gravelly […]
Open Planning Workshops at Tacoma Community College
Submitted by 4 Corners Partnership. After hearing from over 500 community members in our survey this summer, the 4 Corners Partnership is hosting two public open houses on September 25th to continue the conversation and develop a shared vision for the area around S 19th and Mildred (around Tacoma Community College). Please see the Facebook […]