Submitted by BECU. It’s that time of year again: BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is currently accepting nominations for its 2021 People Helping People Awards! This annual, member-driven program recognizes both BECU members and local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving their communities, from ending hunger and pushing for social equity and justice, to transforming […]
Obituary Notices – June 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ellen Wallen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Keith Leon Creley; Robert Stanley Smolko.
Flag Day; June 14th
Submitted by AMVETS POST 1, Tacoma, WA. June 14, 1777… The U.S. was only 13 states. Our flag then was “Old Glory”; with 13 stars, in celebrating our country’s INDEPENDENCE from the British. Our citizens at that time, were forming our government, whereby they were elected freely and equally by all its citizens. We shall […]
Informal Introduction to Steilacoom Town Council Candidate John Perry
Submitted by John Perry. When I decided to “toss my name into the ring” for Steilacoom town council I had not prepared a position paper. Many residents however, have been reaching out and want to know what is important to me. I am happy to say that I am running for Town Council because in […]
George Fox University name spring graduates, dean’s list honorees
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2021. Fircrest Heath Hollensbe, doctor of ministry Tacoma Meghan Elford, bachelor of arts in sociology Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2021 […]
Obituary Notices – June 14, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Robert Timothy Hipkins; Rodney Alan Florance. Mountain View Funeral Home: Armando Valentino “Blue” Best Sr.; Ignacia DeJesus; Sidney Gonzales; Helen Harlan; Rudy G. Holmes Jr.; Jeffery Latham; Lolita Murr; Susitina Nielsen; Dean Odel Zvorak.
Team McChord tows C-130 to airpark, commemorates Air Force history
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Airmen with the 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing will tow a C-130E Hercules to its final resting spot on Heritage Hill Airpark, June 13, 2021, at 12:00 PST. Throughout the course of a week, maintainers will disassemble the aircraft, tow it through base, reassemble it and place it on […]
How to spot a government impersonator scam
“Scammers often disguise themselves as people working for the government and might pretend to offer help. But, really, they’re after your money or personal information. For Pride Month, the FTC wants the LGBTQ+ community to know about government imposter scams and how to avoid them.” Read more at the Federal Trade Commission website.
Call to Artists for FAB festival 8-10 Oct 2021
Submitted by Shirley Petersen. Call to Artists and Photographers for the October 10-12, 2021 Lakewood Film, Art and Books Fest (FAB). This open to the public event will take place at McGavick Center in Clover Technical College. Artists and Photographers are invited to join us to show off your creations. As always, we will have […]