Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (July 17, 2024), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded more than $20 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 Buses and Bus Facilities program to support transit projects in Pierce, Clallam, and Grays Harbor […]
Obituary Notices – July 20, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Fofogaoaiga Mologa Marino Ah-Mu; Kahauloa Cho. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Carolyn Sue Comstock.
Tooth Sensitivity Can Be a Real Pain in the Mouth
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Enjoying a cold drink or an ice cream cone are just a couple of ways we make ourselves comfortable on hot summer days. For a sizable portion of the population, though, indulging in ice-cold foods and beverages, or hot drinks on a cold winter day, can lead to unbearable teeth […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Tsunami Alerts Reach Those at Risk
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Tacoma, WA – Today (July 17, 2024), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced new legislation that would implement recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) that aim to help improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to send tsunami alerts to the public. Following a review of how NOAA sends tsunami […]
Obituary Notices – July 19, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Eunice Doolittle; Afitu Fa’ala’ula’u; Leroy E. Heihn; Roosevelt Leggin. Tuell-McKee Funeral Home: Allan L Dreyer.
Lakewood Lions donation helps buy vest for LPD canine unit
Submitted by Eric Warn. Patrick D. Smith, Lakewood chief of police, left, recently accepted a $700 donation from the Lakewood First Lions Club towards purchasing Kevlar vests for their police dogs. Standing on the right is police officer Joshua Repp and his dog Hawk.
Obituary Notices – July 18, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Avance Byrd II; Ruyen Vu. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Beverly A. Friend; Gladys Orozco; Lois M. Moore; Judith E. Joslin; Virginia A. Edick; Toni R. Doyle; Myles J. Uher. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: John McCroskey Lynn.
The Grand Cinema Announces 2024 Outdoor Movie Series Sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. Tacoma, WA – The Grand Cinema is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Outdoor Movie Series, generously sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union. This summer, join us under the stars for an unforgettable cinematic experience that brings the community together in a safe and entertaining environment. The Outdoor Movie Series will […]
Letter: Inadequate spay neuter clinic access prevents control of feral cat population
Submitted by L. Gorrow. I moved from King County to Pierce county (Tacoma) two years ago. I noticed what appeared to be homeless cats and kittens in my back yard and neighborhood. I had not experienced this in King County. Over time I have learned that two of my neighbors feed homeless cats. The problem […]