New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Se Heon Oh; Rebecca Bernice Croston. Mountain View Funeral Home: Eleanora I. “Corky” Gardner; Elvin Thomas Nelson; Raye M. Staples. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: James Miller (Bags) Bagley.
Curb and gutter installation begins on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. this week
As soon as May 18, crews will start installing curb and gutter on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. MLK Jr. Way will be closed to northbound traffic from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., and S. 18th St. will be closed east […]
Kilmer Highlights How Washington Will Soon Receive State and Local Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan
On May 14, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) highlighted the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that the U.S. Department of Treasury is releasing to Washington as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will provide vital resources for Washington families and communities. “Our state, local, and tribal governments have been on […]
The Steilacoom Town Council May 18 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 18 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s below. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor, Council and staff are attending this meeting remotely through Zoom. For those wishing to view the meeting by Zoom, please click/follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84516344123 Call […]
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health leads the way in high quality orthopedic care in the South Sound
Submitted by Virginia Franciscan Health. Several Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals, including St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, recently earned top accreditations and certifications for providing high quality orthopedic care to patients. “Our patients are our top priority,” said David Schultz, senior vice president of operations and service lines for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. “These recognitions […]
Tacoma Community College, Global Studies Institute Launch New Online International Program for Qatari Students
On April 19, 2021, Tacoma Community College (TCC) and Global Studies Institute (GSI) from Qatar signed an agreement that will bring high-quality academic programs to Qatar using an innovative live technology platform. Through this partnership, GSI will install a studio on the TCC campus that will be used to deliver associate degrees in business and […]
Strickland Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Washington Orcas and Other Marine Mammals
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Representatives Stephanie Murphy, (FL-7), and Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect marine mammals like orca, dolphins, seals, and whales. H.R.2848, the Marine Mammal Research and Response Act increases funding for two initiatives—the Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program and the Unusual Mortality Event fund—that the federal […]
The Joint Chiropractic opening in U.P.
The City of Lakewood will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Joint Chiropractic on May 20 (5-6 pm) at their office (3836 Bridgeport Way W).
The Puyallup City Council May 18 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 18 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.