City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission is accepting applications for Tacoma Poet Laureate now through 11:59 PM on January 30, 2023. Literary artists who are emerging, professional, or established – producing poetry in any form, genre or style – are encouraged to apply. Writers who work in additional genres whose […]
Obituary Notices – December 29, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Chong Ok Landon; Babbette “Betty” Crouch. Mountain View Funeral Home: Grace L. Bullard; Jimmy Earl Duschel; Gemma Sayson Ensoy; Donald Hollow; John W. Veal Sr. Gaffney Funeral Home: Lawrence Brenann.
Ferguson, Leavitt propose legislation holding telecommunications providers accountable for allowing illegal robocalls
Washington State Attorney General’s Office announcement. Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that he is partnering with Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, on legislation to combat robocalls. Washington’s current anti-robocalling law is weak and out-of-date. Ferguson and Leavitt’s Robocall Scam Protection Act, HB 1051, modernizes the law and makes it a violation of the Consumer Protection Act […]
Detectives asking public to review surveillance video for suspicious activity near power facilities
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Our detectives are asking Pierce County residents and business owners to review surveillance video for suspicious activity this past weekend near power facilities in Pierce County. On Christmas Day (12/25), four substations were vandalized, causing thousands of customers to lose power: 5:00 am | 22312 46th Ave E | Spanaway5:00 […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Danny Patnode, caring for McKinley
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Walking with Danny Patnode through McKinley Park is unlike any other walk through any other park, anywhere. For a start, it’s hard to imagine another park that has been so restored to life and so cared for by one person – up to six hours a day, some days. It’s also […]
Metro Parks Fitness and Personal Training at Community Centers
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Sign up for personal training at the front desk at any community center Purchase 3 sessions get the 4th freePurchase 5 sessions get the 6th freePurchase 10 sessions get the 11th free Meet the trainers and learn more about fitness at each center: Fitness at Community Centers Choose a schedule to […]
Strickland Announces Anusha Jain as 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced middle schooler, Anusha Jain, as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Jain was selected by a panel of judges for her app, EcoFriend. “After reviewing many incredible submissions from students across the South Sound, I congratulate Anusha for winning the Congressional […]
Tacoma Light Trail Bike Ride 2023
Downtown On the Go announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – Celebrate the light and the new year with Downtown On the Go and Tacoma Light Trail on a free, family friendly bike ride on Thursday January 5th, 2023. The ride will highlight light art on the Trail, with details on the installations provided by Tacoma Light Trail […]
Obituary Notices – December 28, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sandra Sue Young (Wambem); Dale Rutherford Stevens; Richard Leroy Holman Sr.; Melba Hubbard Slemp. Mountain View Funeral Home: Georgia Clark Fischlin; Stuart J. Maier; Minnie L. McClarron; John J. McKewen; Orlin D. Oliver; Olympia Pearson; Estela Reid; LaTonia A. Sharpley; Mau Taala; Larry G VanNatta Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Mother […]