Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2025 Final Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting on December 19, 2024, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person and via Microsoft Teams. Please consult our website at […]
Pierce County housing trusts receive $40,000 in grants from WaFd Bank
Submitted by WaFd Bank. Pierce County Community Land Trust founder Jessie Baines received a very happy surprise recently. He applied for a $5,000 grant from the WaFd Bank Foundation and was told the amount was being awarded to his non-profit that aims to help conserve inhabitable land within Pierce County to provide affordable housing and […]
Obituary Notices – December 12, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Francisco Lemus Aguilar. Mountain View Funeral Home: Pamela Jo Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Alfred A. Zuger. Gaffney Funeral Home: Brian John Plowden; James Francis Christnacht.
American Legion Post 187 Christmas Party
Submitted by American Legion Post 187. The American Legion Post 187 will host its Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the former Peoples Plaza (9315 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood). It’s open to veterans and the Post will be providing food and drinks. Call 253-589-0187 for more information.
Strickland Presents Zain Shariff as 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Dec. 10, 2024), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Zain Shariff, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Zain as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who […]
Tacoma Business Council Petition to Protect Tacoma Fire position
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Last Tuesday the City Council voted to cut 16 positions from Tacoma Fire Department. Cuts are needed to address the budget deficit, but to us things like the $1M skateboard park they plan for under 405 and other nonessential programs must be cut before any cuts to our core government services. […]
Timber! Festival of Trees raises over $2.3M to build new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees benefiting MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital raised over $2.37 million to support the construction of a new hospital campus, opening in 2026. “The community’s generosity reflects the excitement for our new Mary Bridge Children’s hospital, designed just for kids,” says […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Denny Earl Anderson; Max Eugene Hawkins; Heather M. Pacheco; Ida Mae Raby; Christopher Robin Rains. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Bertha Mae Parks. Scott Funeral Home: Henry Avante Bowie; Burnestine Terry.
Tacoma Youth Chorus Presents Family-Friendly December Concerts
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The Tacoma Youth Chorus invites you to bring your family and friends to share the joy of singing at our December concerts! Saturday, December 14th (2pm and 4pm) – the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus present a festive holiday performance in Lagerquist Concert Hall on the campus of Pacific […]