New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Ray Lewis. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ralph Ulrich Klose. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karen Lee Rideout. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Miguel R. Anaya; Joanne E. Rieke; Mildred J. Vosburg. Gaffney Funeral Home: Robert James Burns.
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 20 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 20 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Connections
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The iconic naturalist John Muir once famously said, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” Those of us blessed to live in this region can appreciate Muir’s sentiment. We look at Mt. Rainier and the Cascades each day (when the clouds allow), and many of us answer the […]
Tacoma Housing Authority Breaks Ground on Housing Hilltop Affordable Housing Project
Pierce County Council announcement. Council Chair Ryan Mello (District 4) joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA 10th District) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA 6th District) at the Housing Hilltop Groundbreaking Ceremony, Friday, Jan. 20. Housing Hilltop is an affordable housing project from the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) that will bring 231 affordable housing units to Tacoma’s […]
Lakewood City Manager January 20 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 20 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
2022 Saw Most Traffic Deaths on Washington Roads Since 1990
Washington Traffic Safety Commission announcement. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) initial data for 2022 shows the greatest number of deaths on Washington roads and highways since 1990. Preliminary reports show that 745 people were killed in crashes last year. Impairment by drugs and alcohol is involved in more than half of fatal crashes. According […]
Clover Park School Board Adjusts January Meeting Schedule
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a two-day planning meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, and Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. This replaces the regular meeting/workshop originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. […]
Popular Wearable Art Sale returns to in-person for its 29th year, continues support of YWCA
Submitted by Shari Tyler. The 29th annual RAGS Wearable Art Sale and Gallery Competition will take place March 10–12, 2023. The weekend begins with a ticketed Gala preview event on Thursday, March 9. Since 1994, in support of YWCA Pierce County’s domestic violence programs and services, RAGS has: Beautiful jewelry, creative clothing, and distinctive accessories from more than 60 artists of local, regional, and national acclaim are offered for […]
Medicare Advantage Keeps Seniors Healthy
Submitted by Dan Telford, Senior Caregiver, Tacoma. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that quality health care and comprehensive coverage have never been more important, especially for our community’s seniors. This year, inflation adds another stress point to many over 65 years old and live on fixed income like my family. They are a good deal, Medicare […]