Washington State House Democrats announcement. On January 9, 2023, as part of the legislative session opening ceremonies, Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood)was re-elected by his peers as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore to help preside over Floor debate during the 2023 session alongside Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), who was chosen again as Speaker Pro Tempore. “Respectful debate […]
Partner Spotlight: Anonymous Donor
Clover Park School District announcement. Each December, a secret helper delivers new clothing for CPSD students in need. Everything from jackets and shirts to shoes and socks make their way to the Student Services Center to be sorted and distributed to students at every school. This yearly tradition began 35 years ago when a local […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. A few items to consider for your calendar. Click here to learn more. Tet Xuan – Vietnamese Lunar New Year at the Eastside Community Center on January 15 (1-4 pm). Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service at Point Defiance Park on January 16 (9 am-12 pm). Move Your Body in […]
Obituary Notices – January 12, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jalisa Lynn Roe. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lola Ophelia Bailey; Barbara Ann Fry; Kathy Lynn Kelley; Jeanne Marcella Wolford. Powers Funeral Home: Odis Chares Cline; Lynda Jean Williams; Fred Wendell Morton. Gaffney Funeral Home: Gerald Matthew Petrich, Jr.; Leo Anthony Rogacki.
TNT: Parents of Steilacoom ballplayer hope to raise mental health awareness after son’s death
The January 7, 2023 suicide of a Steilacoom High School student has created the “worst nightmare” for a Steilacoom family. “The morning of Reese Widman’s death, he sent his parents a text message. Corey and Kelly rushed to him as fast as they could, but when they arrived at his car, he was already gone.” […]
Permanent speed limit reduction coming to SR 7 in Pierce County
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. SPANAWAY – As soon as Thursday, January 12, travelers will notice new speed limit signs on a section of State Route 7 in Pierce County. Washington State Department of Transportation crews will install new speed limit signs at the following locations: 35-mile-per-hour speed limit signs between mileposts 47.89 and […]
Making A Difference Foundation Receives Grant from Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy Foundation in support of MADF’s the new Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank building remodel project. After first opening as a small food closet 20 years ago, the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank has grown to […]
City of DuPont Parks Master Plan Survey
City of DuPont announcement. City of DuPont Parks & Recreation is conducting a survey to establish priorities for the future of our parks and recreation facilities, programs and services. The City will use the information obtained in this survey to help update our Parks Master Plan. Your opinions and ideas matter. An important part of the planning […]
Deputies arrest violent offender with extensive criminal history, bail set at $5,000
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last Thursday, Jan. 5, deputies with our Special Investigations Unit teamed up with Department of Corrections officers to arrest a violent felony offender who had an outstanding warrant for escape from community custody. Deputies spotted the suspect outside a residence in the 5900 block of Portland Ave E in Tacoma […]