Five organizations from around the United States have come together to provide care to an orphaned Pacific walrus calf receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward, Alaska, in hopes of giving her a second chance at life. The ASLC is leading the heartfelt and intensive effort to care for the rare […]
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Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Return Land to Quinault Indian Nation
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Tacoma, WA – Today (August 26, 2024), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, legislation that would transfer 72 acres of land, known as Allotment 1157, to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be held in trust for the benefit of the Quinault […]
Obituary Notices – August 28, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Robert “Bob” Dippert. Mountain View Funeral Home: Yung Oh Kim; Jon P. Meyer; Kaylie Irene Miller Gerard; Hiep Thi Nguyen. Powers Funeral Home: Gloria Mae Haskell; Joseph Emil Cavelti; Patsy Jeane Dankel; Penny Lee Jones.
Apply for One-Time Bill Credit through Lakeview Light & Power by Sept. 1
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. There is still time to apply for one-time $200 credit from Lakeview Light & Power! If you’re a low- to moderate-income residential utility customer, check your eligibility and apply at WACleanEnergyCredits.com. The process is quick and easy. Just select your utility, enter your account number and address, […]
100th Street vacation meeting date set
The Lakewood City Council postponed action on an ordinance requesting the city vacate a portion of 100th Street SW leading to Lake Steilacoom. The new date for City Council consideration is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council will review and discuss the ordinance. The Planning and Public Works Department […]
DuPont August 23 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s August 23 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Fircrest City Manager August 23 Report to Council
Read the City of Fircrest Manager’s August 23 report to the City Council by clicking here.
16th CAB’s Week of the Bayonet
U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa and Mayor Pro Tem Ed Wood recently attended an open house sponsored by the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at JBLM as part of their Week of the Bayonet activities. The event gave them the opportunity to view the unit’s Apache and the Blackhawk helicopters while chatting with the soldiers who fly […]
Annual Poll Shows Tooth Fairy More Important Than Ever
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® in recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on Aug. 22. The poll, in its 26th year, shows that the Tooth Fairy provides practical benefits for both children and adults, as 34% of parents say the Tooth Fairy […]