Submitted by Heritage Bank. To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, we have made the following adjustments to our branch service hours for Wednesday, December 29, 2021: All branches (except eastern WA branches) will open at 10:00 a.m. The customer service center will open at 9:00 a.m. Please visit our Branch Updates page for more […]
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Obituary Notices – December 28, 2021
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Donna A. Drake; James “Jim” F. Harris.
Steilacoom Police deliver coats for kids
Submitted by Larry Whelan, President, Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce. 67 kids in the Steilacoom Apartments had a uniformed police officer knock on their door Christmas Eve or Christmas Day delivering the gifts donors provided. This promotes good will between the kids and the police force who serves them. It does the same for the parents […]
City of Tacoma to Activate Lighthouse Activity Center as Warming Center
City of Tacoma announcement. In response to the forecast of cold weather expected over the next few days, the City of Tacoma is activating the Lighthouse Activity Center (5016 A St, Tacoma, WA 98408) to serve as a temporary warming center from noon Sunday, December 26 until Sunday, January 2. The City is partnering with the […]
TNT: New Clover Park School Board member compares himself to Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin
“A Clover Park School Board race has become an epitome of board elections across the country: a longtime member losing to a dark horse candidate with political backing. “The board’s seven-year president, Marty Schafer, was voted out last month by 88 votes, replaced by a newcomer who has never held public office. “Board member David […]
Pierce Transit offering free rides to warming centers
Pierce Transit announcement. The Puget Sound is experiencing record cold temperatures through at least Dec. 30. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the cold, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus rides to local warming centers and shelters. The free […]
Dec. 28 Inclement Weather reporting instructions for JBLM Service Members and Civilian Personnel
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Forecasted weather conditions include snow and ice on roads that pose hazards to travel even for all-wheel drive vehicles. These hazards warrant changes in reporting at JBLM for Tuesday, Dec. 28. Reporting Instructions: Army Service Members – Only mission essential Service Members (as defined by O6-level Commanders and above) are required to […]
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor Sen. Doug Ericksen
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen, 52, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. In honor and remembrance of Senator Ericksen, who passed on Friday, December 17th. Flags should remain at […]
Obituary Notices – December 24, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Vera May Bridges. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Elter Cruz Reyes. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ann B. Emerson; Shirley Lashua; Joanne Mires. Powers Funeral Home: Everett Hazen Hicks.