Submitted by Sen. Steve O'Ban's Office Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-University Place, issued the following statement in response to the Sound Transit board’s plan to give CEO Peter Rogoff a new contract. … [Read more...]
Prepare in a Year: November – Sheltering
There are different types of sheltering that are appropriate for different types of disasters. Regardless of the type of disaster, the first step is to assess the situation and decide whether it is safe to stay or better to change locations. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – November 14
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lewis Richard Bish; Ogden John Douglas; David Everett Fidler; Violette Lillian Reopelle; Erma Annie Hicks; Gregory Alan McMichael; Florence Janet Combs; Jack Meyring Butcher; Kathie Faye Lipka. Mountain View Funeral Home: Winona Babbitt; Mieko Harmon; Johnny Louis McDaneld; Carrie Millner; Joan Nugent; William Stump. … [Read more...]
Community to ‘come together’ in Beatles tribute concert in support of student success
In a special event organized by the Pierce College Poverty Committee, beloved Beatles tribute band Shabby Road will perform in a special concert Nov. 17 in support of students in need. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Pierce College Foundation in support of students who are on the brink of homelessness, those who struggle to pay utility or transportation bills, or those who simply … [Read more...]
Mary Snyder named Lakewood Rotary Educator of the Month
Mary Snyder, Steilacoom Historical School District Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning, was recognized as the Lakewood Rotary Educator of the Month. … [Read more...]
Pierce College announces fall quarter concert series
Pierce College is proud to announce its Fall Quarter 2018 concert series, featuring special performances by talented student musicians. This year, the orchestra, brass ensemble and choir will join forces for a memorable show on Dec. 7 and 8. Join us during an upcoming performance to help celebrate our student musicians! … [Read more...]
Local Author Susanne Bacon and Graphic Novelist Abrian Curington go Swimming Upstream
This week’s new program on Swimming Upstream features two accomplished and unusual writers. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – November 13
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Grigoriy Gorbachuk; Evan Wilson; Bun Park. Mountain View Funeral Home: On Thi Nguyen. … [Read more...]
JBLM, Children’s Museum of Tacoma to break ground on first-of-a-kind museum on post
Joint Base Lewis-McChord leaders and Children’s Museum of Tacoma executives will break ground Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. on a renovation project that will convert JBLM’s old skating rink into a Children’s Museum satellite annex, the first of its kind on a military installation. … [Read more...]
Selah Airstrip at Yakima Training Center re-opens for C-17 and HIMARS operations
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -The Selah Airstrip at the Yakima Training Center will re-open to aircraft operations Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. The airstrip has not been used for fixed-wing aviation since 2003 due to pavement degradation. Renovation of the airstrip began in 2017. … [Read more...]