Submitted by Jennifer Harte. The Town of Steilacoom is a military-friendly community, so bring your families down and see what we have to offer you. With more than 60 vendors to choose from, you will find fresh & processed food, wine, and artisanal vendors. We are confident you will have fun filling your appetites and […]
Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024
Sound Credit Union announcement. TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) teamed up with 96.5 Jack-FM to combat child hunger in Washington state, donating over $52,000 to Food Lifeline. In June, Sound joined forces with local iHeart Radio station 96.5 Jack-FM to support Food Lifeline’s Root Out Hunger initiative for the second year in a […]
Obituary Notices – August 13, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Edward Leonard Haggarty. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert W Ehrler; Marilyn J. Gamblin; Marilyn Joyce Gamblin; Dona Jeanne Mazzuca.
The Golden Rule Against Nuclear War
Submitted by Breck Lebegue MD MPH, for WA Physicians for Social Responsibility. In 1958 four Quaker peace activists sailed the Golden Rule toward the Marshall Islands, attempting to halt nuclear weapons testing. The US Coast Guard boarded her in Honolulu and arrested her crew, causing an international outcry. Arrest of the crew and rising awareness […]
Live Music/Dance at AMVETS, Aug. 16
Submitted by Danette Gundy, AMVETS Post 1. The Macon Bacon band, featuring AMVETS member, drummer Dennis will be playing at AMVETS on Aug. 16th, 8-11PM. Macon Bacon serves up Authentic, Southern Blues, Roots and Country-Rock music. This event is for members and guests. Date: 08/16/2024 at 08:00 pm Location: AMVETS Post 1 Tacoma, 5717 S […]
Obituary Notices – August 12, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Francis William Ahfook; Leta P. Bartlett; Morris Gills; Bruce Roger Ramey; Dennis Randall; Dale Wahlund. Scott Funeral Home: Leslie Gore; Ibrahim Torres.
Job Fair, Aug. 15
Submitted by Danette Gundy, AMVETS Post 1. Unlock your future: Don’t miss the exclusive job fair in Tacoma! Are you ready to embark on a new career journey? Whether you’re transitioning out of the military, a veteran, a military spouse, or a civilian looking for exciting job opportunity, we have something special in store for […]
Letter: Tuskegee Airman recalls tough military times as 100th birthday approaches
Submitted by Betty Anderson. For years he worked in what he called “a high-stress job,” sending pilots into the dangers of war, not knowing if they would return to the base. Even though he sent escorts for U.S. bombers fighting for the world’s freedom, he and his cohorts didn’t have the rights or respect of […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Nancy I Kercher; Rita Delores Locke; Ysa Rose Dawn St Johns. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Maria Elena Nava; Raymond J. Groat.