Submitted by Nikki Bufford. I am running for Fircrest City Council because I believe that with strength in community and a concerted approach, we can build a future Fircrest that delivers the quality of life you deserve. I am so proud to be a resident of Fircrest and part of a community that lifts and […]
Lakewood Y honors local member
Lakewood YMCA member and volunteer Eric Warn was honored recently for his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Y.
Second Round of Washington State Redistricting Commission Public Outreach Meeting for 8th and 10th Congressional Districts
The Washington State Redistricting Commission has scheduled its second round of public outreach meetings regarding the drafting of new congressional and legislative district maps. What: Second Round Public Outreach Meeting – Congressional Districts #8 and #10 The 8th Congressional includes parts of Legislative Districts (LDs) 2, 5, 11, 12, 13, 25, 28, 30, 31, 33, 41, 45 and 47. The […]
Obituary Notices – June 23, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: David Edward Pim. Mountain View Funeral Home: Evon Caroline Henricksen; Michael G Manning; Evan B. Spindler. Powers Funeral Home: Sydnie Marie Rota. Gaffney Funeral Home: Janice M Olson; Dennis F Birkland; Michelle M Vodanovich; Corrine Guelfi.
Steilacoom’s Salmon Bake is BACK
Picnicking at Sunnyside Beach on a sunny, Sunday afternoon, the scent of grilled salmon and corn on the cob filling the air…No, this is not a dream! The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) WILL be holding its annual Salmon Bake on July 25 at Sunnyside Beach, 2701 Chambers Creek Road from Noon until 4:00 pm […]
Lakewood’s Bronson Pe’A Named to Dean’s List at Bethel University
Bronson Pe’A, a Junior at Bethel University in St. Paul, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2021 semester. He is the son of Lehua Pe’a and Netia Pe’a-Uluga’ono from Lakewood, Washington. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade […]
Obituary Notices – June 22, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Charles Amaral; Diane Marie Ross.
Letter: Car tabs
Submitted by Cheryl Jayne. I recently heard that the federal government has granted millions to the rapid transit project in our area. We are currently paying huge RTA taxes on our car tabs. At this time, with the pandemic stressing our finances, why are we still paying these exorbitant prices? With this windfall to the […]
FTC: Don’t send them money
Instead of telling you a ghost story around a summer campfire, we have an all-too familiar tale to share: Myra’s grandson, Jon, is in Mexico for the summer. They video chat every week. One day, Myra gets a call from someone who says he’s Max, a friend of Jon’s: “He was arrested last night and […]