I was two bites in when I became completely enamored with the sweet rice doughnut. The doughnut orb came with a crunchy exterior, fried until golden brown. Each bite yielded an elastic chew with satisfying resilience. Licked with sweetness, the red beans inside were a sticky treat. Sweet rice doughnuts don’t get better than this. […]
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Giving Independence and Companionship to Seniors
According to Merck Manuals, 29% of America’s elderly population lives at home. Of that, roughly 60% report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Elderly living alone can also experience underlying conditions, cognitive decline, sensory loss and undernutrition. These symptoms go unnoticed and untreated for longer than most who live in group environments. Meet Faye Calahan-Williams. Of […]
Meet Mike Snyder, PLU’s New Director of Athletics and Recreation
Pacific Lutheran University and President Allan Belton are excited to announce Mike Snyder as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search. “I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family,” said Belton. “He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for PLU athletics and recreation that will build on tradition, focus […]
SONIC Drive-In donates to Tacoma area teachers this Teacher Appreciation Month
To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 4. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation helped fund more than 7,000 teacher requests across […]
Moms’ Poor Dental Habits can put Children’s Oral Health at Risk: How cavity-causing bacteria is shared with baby, and how to prevent it
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. Moms are superheroes – they get the kids dressed, fed and off to school and activities (plus these days many have played the role of teacher, lunch lady, principal and PE teacher). Moms also make sure that kids brush and floss their teeth and take care of their personal wellness, […]
366 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 26
On May 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for May 3-16 is 265.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 366 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A man in his 70s from Lakewood. […]
Obituary Notices – May 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Allen Hemphill. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lois Hood; Yvonne (Heidt) Mayfield; Robert Franklin Zierath. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Eleanor B. Leibrand; Pearl Penning.
Join the Communities In Schools of Lakewood Team
Submitted by Communities In Schools of Lakewood. We are looking for two youth-development rockstars who are committed to working alongside school, youth and their families to join our team at Communities In Schools of Lakewood. Please spread the word that we’re hiring! We are especially looking for folks with youth-experience and deep alignment with our […]
Anderson Island’s “Ol’ Swimming Hole” Opening for the Season with Restrictions
Submitted by Anderson Island Park & Recreation District. Anderson Island, WA – Anderson Island Park & Recreation District (AIPRD) will open its lakeside swimming spot as usual for Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 29. However, this year things will look a little different. Featured in many recreation articles, Lowell Johnson Park, or “The Ol’ […]