Seth C. Akins, a 14-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 436, recently dedicated a new Little Free Library at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) located at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Seth chose to build a Little Free Library as his Eagle Scout project because of his passion for reading books. Seth explained […]
Special Events Funding for 2021-2022
An announcement from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events has approved Special Events funding contracts for 2021-2022 totaling $96,000 for 15 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma. These events are free, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout the City of Tacoma. Music, performing arts, […]
Dental Sealants Can Reduce Kids’ Cavity Risk by 80 Percent
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD, Delta Dental. Beyond daily brushing and flossing, dental sealants have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cavities in kids – yet the clear protective coatings, which work by filling the deep grooves where bacteria can accumulate – remain largely underutilized. Statewide it is estimated that only 54 percent […]
Sound Transit Board to hold special meeting on Aug. 5
A press release from Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special Board meeting from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5 to consider adopting a realigned capital program in response to significant upward cost pressures and a $6.5 billion affordability gap. The meeting will take place in lieu […]
Win $10,000 with a Hole-In-One at Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic, Aug. 27
Submitted by Phil Raschke. That’s right, Ten Grand is all yours if you make a Hole-In-One at our upcoming Golf Classic. And, there are more challenges such as “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive” contests. It all shapes up to a fun day on the links. Plus your participation will help support the Buffalo […]
Free & Discounted Youth Recreational Activities Available
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – A variety of free or deeply discounted youth recreational activities are available in Lakewood. The Pierce County Kids Need Play! (KNP!) program offers substantial discounts on day camps and sports activities. Local camps with KNP! discounts include Brickz 4 Kids LEGO camps, USA Volleyball, and more. Pierce County Trails Day will be held on Saturday, July 31. The event will […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 2
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 9- July 22 is 152.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 215 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Danny Leroy Chastain; George Washington England III; Tanya Denise Heather Prouty. Powers Funeral Home: Sean Christopher Haynes; Emma Jean Fuller.
Steilacoom’s Town-Wide Garage Sale set for August 14
Submitted by the Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce. Garage sale shopper’s heaven here in Steilacoom on August 14th from 9am-4pm. Come search for your treasure during the community’s annual town-wide garage sale. The Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce garage and yard sale event has been held for more than 27 years. Come and search every sale and […]