West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. On Wednesday morning, firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the 12900 block of Lincoln Avenue SW in Lakewood. The call was dispatched at 11:41 a.m. and the fire was out at 11:55 a.m. This quick stop by firefighters helped to contain the fire to the one apartment and […]
Caring for Kids Happy Hearts Auction
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids is holding it annual Caring for Kids Happy Hearts Dinner Auction. The event will be held on Saturday, February 11th at the Clover Park Technical College McGavick Center starting at 5:00 P.M. Tickets are $45 or a table for 10 is $450. If you would like to buy […]
Recap: Meeting on the Pierce County Tiny Home Village in Spanaway
For those interested in the proposal tiny home village in Spanaway, the Pierce Prairie Post has a recap of recent meetings on the topic. “The room was packed. I don’t think I have seen a meeting in Spanaway attract so many people. The County definitely was not expecting this either, they ran out of flyers […]
Tet Xuan – Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Celebrate with us on January 15 (1-4 pm) at the Eastside Community Center. The whole community is invited to take part in this special celebration, hosted by our partners at Chùa Phước Huệ Buddhist Temple, the Vietnamese American Community Association, and Golden Bamboo. Learn more at the Metro Parks website.
Staff Profile: Art Tachell, 48 years of Puget Sound stories and service
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA: If you’ve ever visited the Point Defiance Marina, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Marina Supervisor Art Tachell. Known for his witty and charming personality, Tachell is quick to share a fun and insightful story about the Puget Sound region, water safety, and the best fishing […]
Lakewood City Council seeks to fill Position 6 vacancy
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood City Council is accepting applications to fill its Position 6 vacancy. The position was vacated by Council member Linda Farmer who is now the Pierce County Auditor. Interested? Find out how to apply: bit.ly/3QksQtJ
Medicare 101
City of Puyallup announcement. Join us on January 28 at 10 am for Medicare 101. Learn about all the parts of Medicare, programs that may help you save money, and how to avoid becoming a Medicare fraud victim. Presented by MultiCare. The Puyallup Public Library is located at 324 S. Meridian.
Obituary Notices – January 5, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sheila Diane Bertucci-Root; Eugene Thayer Jr. Powers Funeral Home: Eugene Jerome Gosnell. Hill Funeral Home: Mary Jane Troeh. Scott Funeral Home: Robert Earl Bolden.
Hat Contest and Hat Parade at Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts
Submitted by Lynda Belt, Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts. Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts Celebrates National Hat Day with Making a Hat art project, a Hat parade, a Hat Contest and a Hat Exhibit. First, families and children are invited to make a hat during events coming up at […]