On the first Saturday of June, Tacoma Habitat celebrated a double home dedication at the Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy Houses. The community gathered to welcome Janeta and Hannah, and their families, home. The late Dr. Thomas’ children were present, as were many of her Alpha Kappa Kappa sorority sisters (Zeta Omega Omega Chapter) and friends—including Andie […]
Tacoma Charter Review presentations, discussions, Q&A
Submitted by Donna Thompson. The Conversation 253 is hosting a presentation about key aspects of the Tacoma Charter Review, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. The event will be held Sunday, June 23 (1-3 pm) at Evergreen Tacoma, 1210 6th Ave. Hear from former Charter Review Committee members and guest panelists: Latasha Palmer, Rebecca […]
Local Resident Named to William & Mary Dean’s List
Submitted by William & Mary. Lillian Burgess from Steilacoom was recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2024 semester. To achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the […]
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) Expands Services to Military and Veteran Families Around the U.S.
TACOMA, WASH. – Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), the San Diego-based nonprofit serving junior enlisted service members, Veterans, and their families experiencing financial crisis, has expanded its services to military families in other parts of the nation, and is available in Orange County and throughout Southern California, across Washington state, and beyond. The expansion is in […]
Local students among George Fox University’s Dean’s List, Graduates
Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2024 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. The following students received recognition: Anderson Island DuPont […]
Obituary Notices – June 15, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Gary E. McKay; Judy Ann Warren. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Agnes J. LaMont; Mark C. Spann. Gaffney Funeral Home: Kinue Violet Fujita.
Hilltop Artists heading to Bainbridge Island
Hilltop Artists announcement. We are so excited to announce that we’re popping up this June with our partners at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art! Hilltop Artists 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Exhibition promises to be not only a culmination of our important partnership with BIMA and the annual Treasure Trek, but will also serve as a showcase of […]
Obituary Notices – June 14, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard Bruce Marshall; Suesa Mativa. Powers Funeral Home: Lynne Alkema Franklin; Richard Gary Franklin; Spencer John Emerson. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Julie Ann Edmunds; Steven M. Dawson; David A. Hostetter.
Recognition for long serving Lions
Submitted by Lakewood First Lions Club. Four Lakewood First Lions Club members recently received recognition for their years of service to the Lakewood community. Above, left to right are Sally Saunders, 25 years; Eric Warn, 25 years; Ruth Anne Hickey, 25 years; and John Anderson, 50 years.