Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Dominic V. Yarrington; Mary Lou Frunz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Louis Burgermeister; Carlton J. Cash Jr.; Nellie Cassinerio; Potenciana Capili DeVilla; Ronald Patrick Fullem; Charlene L. Kubistek; Rodney D. Metzger; Patricia May Nordlund; Margaret Pivec; Jeanette Sorenson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: H. “Peter” Domingues. Hill Funeral Home: Amos Russell […]
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Book: The Personal Retreat
Tacoma-area author and business operator, Wade Stewart, has updated his 2015 book, The Personal Retreat. The Personal Retreat is your guide for a journey of self-discovery. Start with the development of focus skills, add in some planning, grab some supplies, and let the retreat begin! This easy-to-follow guide will give you surprising insights and an […]
Tacoma City Council Seeks Applicants for the Community’s Police Advisory Committee
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee, consisting of one youth position, one position for Council District No. 4, and five At-Large positions. The Community’s Police Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains […]
Firework use will be limited in unincorporated Pierce County starting in 2023
A press release from Pierce County Council. Starting in 2023 the discharge of fireworks in Pierce County’s unincorporated areas will be restricted to July 4 and Dec. 31 only. That’s according to new legislation passed this week by the Pierce County Council. Additionally, starting in 2023 the Pierce County Fire Marshal will have the authority, […]
The Roadhouse Bar and Grill has closed. Here’s where it’s going next
The Roadhouse Bar and Grill has closed its South Hill location. It served its final baskets of pressure fried chicken and jo-jo potatoes last week. However, it’s not the end of the road for the neighborhood watering hole that was founded in 1969. The Roadhouse is on the move. Its new home will be 2 […]
RAIN incubator disrupts the skilled training field in the best way possible
A press release from RAIN. This week Tacoma based biotech incubator, RAIN completed the first iteration of the Waterversity training program. The program focuses on creating “career pathways, enhancing quality of life, providing essential skills, and promoting environmental justice for BIPOC and other underserved communities,” says RAIN founder Dr. David Hirschberg. “Employment of water and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 22
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 31-Sept. 13 is 587.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 14.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 231 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Obituary Notices – September 23, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Tammie Allen; Jerry Buell.
Steilacoom Roundabout Construction Advisory
An announcement from Town of Steilacoom. On Thursday, Sept. 23, and Friday, Sept. 24, the contractor working on the Town of Steilacoom’s roundabout project will be working on the sidewalk at Lafayette Street by the Steilacoom loading lanes. Drivers entering Lane 1 should expect activity at the intersection. Please travel with extreme caution and follow […]