Submitted by Laurel Lemke. Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024 (9 am-12 pm), for a Grave Grooming event at the Historic Patient Cemetery, hosted by the Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Association. Learn more about Grave Grooming and its importance here: We appreciate your support in honoring the interred.
Rockefeller Foundation Hires Rep. Derek Kilmer to Lead New U.S. Program and Policy Team
Submitted by The Rockefeller Foundation. The Rockefeller Foundation announced that Congressman Derek Kilmer, who currently represents Western Washington State, has been named Senior Vice President for the newly created U.S. Program & Policy team. The organization, which has invested in American health, education, economic opportunity, and other initiatives since its founding in 1913, is deepening its […]
Obituary Notices – October 23, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Norman Lawrence. Mountain View Funeral Home: Carolyn Anderson-Myers; Curlie C. Davis; Shizue B. Field; Robin Marie Hill; Kathleen M Holt.
Letter: Developer builds roads, destroys wildlife Habitat at Spanaway Marsh
Submitted by Kirk Kirkland, John Garner. On October 4, 2024, Pierce County Planning staff made an inspection of Wasmund Road near Spanaway and Audubon creeks. They were investigating the complaint about digging and excavation without a permit. They found that installation of two culverts in the road and extensive gravel added to the road and on JBLM property. See […]
Do your charitable time/money do good?
Submitted by Lynnette Claire-Woldt. Discuss how we might do more good/less harm with our gifts of time and money during a book club on Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton. Five Wednesdays 6-7pm: 10/23-11/20. 2 chapters/week. Be prepared to be challenged. Immanuel Presbyterian Church sponsoring the event (901 N. J Street–enter from 9th Street/parking lot). Being […]
Tacoma bazaar features Japanese-style beef curry, mochi pastry, more fall favorites
Submitted by Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Enjoy Japanese-style beef curry, shop for fresh produce, and browse through gently used Japanese treasures at the annual Tacoma Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 10. The popular community event is known for these specialties prepared at the temple: Japanese-style beef curry, daifuku mochi (sweet rice pastry filled with […]
TAPCO Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union in Pierce County
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. TACOMA – TAPCO Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as the Best Credit Union in Pierce County in The News Tribune’s Best of Pierce County Awards. This award, which is voted on by local residents, solidifies TAPCO’s position as a trusted financial institution within the South Sound community. […]
Obituary Notices – October 22, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Michael Kipfer.
Join Rep. Leavitt for Cocoa and Conversations
Submitted by Mari Leavitt. You are invited! Join State Representative Mari Leavitt as she continues her series of community conversations. It’s a great way to discuss issues important to you and your family, hear about the work Mari has done to support local projects and priorities in our communities, and for her to learn what […]