Habitat for Humanity announcement. Rev. Dr. Gary Petersen has deep roots in the history of Tacoma Habitat. He was approached to serve on the board in the 90s and has seen the organization through a number of changes—from the shift to concrete slab foundations, building up a Global Village program for international builds, navigating new […]
Obituary Notice – May 29, 2024
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Ramona G. Owens.
Letter: Proposed Tree Removal from Steilacoom’s Sunnyside Beach Park Creates Uproar
Submitted by Maria Sullivan and Karin Williamson. Should four large, mature trees in Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom be removed to expand and create views for homeowners who live above the park? This question was a topic of extensive, and at times, vociferous discussion at the Steilacoom Town Council meeting on Tuesday, May 21. A […]
Lakewold Gardens presents Music from Home: The Pan American Era
Submitted by Susan Newsom. Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present ‘Sounds of the Homeland’ for the 2024 Music from Home season, its monthly series of chamber music concerts in the intimate setting of Wagner House. In the second concert (June 2, 3 pm) of the American Focus series, internationally recognized baritone José Rubio and pianist […]
Steilacoom Historical Community Garden
For the first time ever, the Steilacoom Historical Community Garden is throwing open its gates at 2402 B St. in Cherrydale Park, welcoming you and the entire community inside to see what we are busy building – and growing. On Saturday, June 8 between 10 a.m. and noon, we welcome everyone to tour our garden […]
Wall Raising for Frank
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Upon the passing of Frank Lewis—the organization’s first construction manager—a group of Habitat’s faithful decided to do something big to honor his legacy. Inspired by an anonymous donor, the group set out to sponsor a home in Frank’s name. But it wouldn’t be just any Habitat home. For Frank, it is the organization’s first-ever […]
Lakes High School Skills USA Club and Kiwanis of Clover Park Honor Oakbrook Elementary School Staff with “Four Heroes” Certificate
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The Lakes High School Skills USA Club and the Kiwanis of Clover Park recently hosted a special donut breakfast to honor the dedicated staff of Oakbrook Elementary School. During the event, the staff members were presented with the prestigious “Four Heroes” certificate in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the 15th […]
Strickland Restores Full Housing Allowance in Annual Defense Bill
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the bipartisan, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8070, the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under Strickland’s leadership and advocacy, the bill includes the full […]
A Tale of Two Wetland Specialists
Submitted by Claudia Riiff Finseth. Last week the Tacoma News Tribune carried some interesting articles related to the Hearing Examiner meetings that had just wrapped up on the proposed use of the Spanaway Marsh for a high-density development. The plan is for a tiny home village for people experiencing chronic homelessness at the end of […]