Submitted by Tacoma Little Theatre. Tacoma Little Theatre brings the Tony-Award winning play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, to its stage to start off the New Year. This production is directed by Suzy Willhoft and assistant directed by Brookelyne Peterson. 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary […]
Lakewood’s Zapf named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at Aurora University
Submitted by Aurora University. Aurora University has named Gabriel Zapf of Lakewood, to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Zapf is majoring in Health Science. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 grade-point average or higher. Founded in 1893, Aurora University is a four-year, private, nonprofit, accredited higher […]
New Legislation to Provide Support, Recognition to Families of Servicemembers Missing Not In Action
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee introduced the Flight 293 Remembrance Act—new legislation that would provide overdue recognition and support to families of the hundreds of servicemembers whose lives have been tragically lost in non-combat military plane crashes. Companion legislation in the […]
Obituary Notices – February 10, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Clarence M Bennett; Edward Berech; Lydia M. Eslava; Sang Minh Mach. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Anne B. Kazda. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Charles Gregg.
Letter: Government Over Budget
Submitted by KM Hills. Some of you may have read this article in the News Tribune. The article noted that Pierce County is requesting additional funds, from the State, to provide essential services. One of the essential services is for public mental health and therapeutic courts, even though both were to be funded by the […]
A Home of Resilience and Love
Habitat for Humanity story. Marianne and Matthew share a beautiful history of perseverance, strength and unwavering determination. Their love story began when Marianne fell for Matthew at just 15 years old, and over three decades later, their bond remains unshakeable. A stage three cancer survivor, Marianne has faced many hardships, but none was more devastating […]
Obituary Notices – February 8, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Joanna Grayson; Kirk S. Miller. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Patrick M. Matthews; Elizabeth A. Cowart.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound honors young leaders at annual gala
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound press release. Tacoma, WA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound will host its highly anticipated 2025 Legacy of HOPE – celebrating its Youth of the Year from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on February 20 at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. The event will […]
Obituary Notices – February 7, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Dale Olton Turnipseed; Duane Erath Erickson; Aunrey Lee Venson Stuckey. Mountain View Funeral Home: Julia Ann Booker; Darrell Dewayne Childress; Steven William Hagerty; Sherry Meyer. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Betty Wulfekuhle. Gaffney Funeral Home: Kathleen Bernadette McGoffin.