Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. March 11, 7:00pm at Slavonian HallClassical Tuesdays in Old Town 2306 N 30th Street, Old Town Tacoma Anne Lyman and friends will help us celebrate the Quiet moments between winter and spring, the last deep calm of winter…Peaceful, Contemplative… Please join us for community, coffee and cookies before and […]
Obituary Notices – February 26, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Patricia Hartjoy. Mountain View Funeral Home: June Haruko Galecki; Loren Hille; William Ide. Gaffney Funeral Home: Carolina Senato Zabala; Bernard Arthur Schwartz; Michele Jane Chapin; Edward James Hanna III. Scott Funeral Home: Larry Ray Scott II. Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary: Daniel Doohan.
Local Financial Planner Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification
Submitted by Carmen Wong, Media Relations Specialist, MDRT. Dr. Christopher Kimball CFP, MSFS, CLTC, CMFC of local Christopher V Kimball Financial Services in Lakewood, WA has qualified for Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for his membership in the MDRT organization. Kimball’s membership equips him with tools and resources to better serve his […]
Rep. Mari Leavitt to Host Community Town Hall on March 15
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District press release. State Representative Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) kindly invites community members and neighbors to a district Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 AM at the Steilacoom Town Hall (1717 Lafayette St, Steilacoom, WA 98388). This event provides an opportunity for residents to engage directly with Rep. Leavitt, ask questions, and discuss […]
Obituary Notices – February 25, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rita Theresa Maki; James Milton Blankenship; Robert Charles Bonds. Mountain View Funeral Home: Olga Hodge; Richard A Petschke; Lynettie Seale. For Lane Memorial Park: Thelma R. Little. Gaffney Funeral Home: David George Lockhart; Margaret Ann Myers.
Letter: 23 February 1945, Iwo Jima, a Personal Story
Submitted by Eric K Chandler. This is a story I wrote yesterday after I read a TNT article entitled, “The Battle of Iwo Jima, A History”. I decided to put together something about where my Father was on 23 FEB 1945, because I can remember very well what he told us about his experience on […]
Letter: Proven Treatment Effectively Combats Washington’s Opioid Crisis
Submitted by Dr. Elizabeth and Dan Telford. Given the rise in opioid-related deaths locally in recent years, it is increasingly important to address the underlying causes of this issue to safeguard the health and safety of our residents. Washington has faced ongoing challenges with this public health crisis, which continues to have a profound impact […]
BECU Opens New Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma
Submitted by BECU. BECU Pierce County Financial Center officially opened in Tacoma on February 19. The new location is one of the largest in its network and is the only location in the area to offer expanded financial services such as teller services and check cashing, drive-up ATMs, and more. BECU has been part of […]
Obituary Notices – February 24, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Penny Lee Evans; Fermin R. Felizardo; Debra Kay Little; William Robert Mack; David L Bryan; Bonnie Matheson; Adrien Leo Query Jr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Elizabeth D. Deck; Christopher B. Waters. Scott Funeral Home: Michelle J. Carroll. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Zelda Ruth Gentry.