New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Barbara Sue Morton-Niemiec. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mary Elizabeth Des Marais; Maria Panganiban Luna; Virginia Mae Lease; Joseph M Muna. Powers Funeral Home: Gerald Leland Smith. Scott Funeral Home: Laura Mae Lewis (Tee Wee).
Why I-5 was closed near JBLM Main Gate March 7
City of Lakewood social media post. Collision involving a wrong-way vehicle and a semi on northbound I-5, just north of JBLM main gate.
Dance Theatre Northwest at Museum of Glass March 11
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Join Dance Theatre Northwest for their Art Inspires Art presentation “Connecting Steps” Saturday, March 11 at 1PM at the Museum of Glass. DTNW’s Artistic Director, Melanie Kirk-Stauffer will present a lecture demonstration accompanied by Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Jazz and Tap dance, music, costume and slides highlighting the glass collections […]
Northwest gardeners find inspiration, education and fun at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Whether you’re an expert gardener, a budding plant lover or just enjoy smelling the roses, the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is an experience you can really dig your shovel into. The festival will be held both outdoors and inside, gracing Point Defiance Park’s gardens and Pagoda on June 3-4, 2023. […]
Firefighters Complete Recent Training Certification
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) held a three-day simulation lab for initial Blue Card certification. Six WPFR firefighters successfully completed the training and will now be certified. Blue Card is the communication model used by firefighters on emergency scenes. Several neighboring agencies also use it, which allows […]
DuPont March 3 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council March 3 report by clicking here.
Daffodil Parade in Puyallup, April 1
City of Puyallup social media post. The Daffodil Parade blooms into downtown Puyallup on April 1. The parade begins at 12:45 pm downtown. Learn more on their website.
Students with disabilities invited to apply
for Youth Leadership Forum
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. High school students with disabilities can apply to the 21st annual Youth Leadership Forum to learn leadership, citizenship and personal skills. About 30 students will attend this free overnight camp, which will be at the Dumas Bay Center in Federal Way from July 30 to Aug. 4. The Governor’s Committee […]
Bronoske bill to require AEDs for lineworkers passes House
Washington State House Democrats announcement. During cardiac arrest, access to an Automatic External Defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, sponsored HB 1542 to require that crews working on high-voltage lines have an AED on hand. The bill passed the Washington House of Representatives on Saturday with a unanimous vote. “Lineworkers […]