There’s some extra excitement in the Rocky Shores seabird habitat at the zoo: Five tufted puffin chicks, known as pufflings, hatched recently! After pufflings hatch, they stay in a nest while their parents take turns bringing food. Eventually, they “fledge” or leave their burrows and join the other puffins in the habitat, and the parents […]
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Foothills Trail closure between Military Rd. and 136th St. trail crossings begins Oct. 9
Beginning Monday, Oct. 9, approximately one mile of the Foothills Trail will be closed between the Military Road and 136th Street trail crossings. Both trail crossings will be undergoing ADA accessibility improvements. The project is expected to take up to three weeks. There will be no detour available during the closure. This fall, the Foothills […]
Strickland Recognized As Planned Parenthood’s 2023 Champion of Reproductive Health
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 23, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) received Planned Parenthood’s 2023 Champion of Reproductive Health Award for her work highlighting how the Dobbs decision – which repealed the constitutional right to abortion – disproportionately affects low-income families and particularly women of color. Strickland is a leader in the […]
Obituary Notices – September 26, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Malyssa Jenkins. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Keith Lionel Wren. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Frank Jackson Jr.; Betty S. Jensema. Hill Funeral Home: James Seeber Christian. Gaffney Funeral Home: Geraldine Florence Woods; Tami Sue Love-Thomas; Gary Edward Zanuzoski.
New community park opens on JBLM
Story by Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Garrison and community leaders from Joint Base Lewis-McChord gathered Sept. 21 to celebrate the official opening of a new community park on Lewis Main with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. First announced in November 2022, the park transforms a gravel lot where […]
Lakewood Eagle Scouts recognized
The Lakewood City Council recognized Eagle Scouts Cal Tsuneyoshi, Gerard Bega and Guillaume (Guy) Bega for completion of recent projects in Lakewood. The three were thanked for their commitment to the community and their dedication to making Lakewood a better place for their neighbors. Cal Tsuneyoshi took a leadership role replacing the aging orienteering markers at […]
Lakewood United: Know your water from the well to the tap
Don Stanley has been with Lakewood Water District since 1998. During his 25+ years Don has held a variety of positions. From meter reading, fire hydrant maintenance, water main and service installation, to pump and water treatment service. Don is currently Lakewood Water’s Pumping, Storage, and Water Treatment Department Head. His role includes the care and maintenance of 8 […]
Interactive Tool Helps Local Pets Find New Homes
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with Home To Home™ to add a new interactive tool that helps pets in Pierce County find new homes. Home To Home™ is a rehoming website for guardians who need to surrender their pets, which can […]
AANHPI Mental Health Week Workshops, October 7-14
To celebrate Filipino American History Month and foster a connection with the heritage, we are thrilled to start our week with two engaging workshops led by two exceptional Filipino practitioners. In-person workshops at APCC: 3513 East Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98404 H.I.L.O.T: Ancient Filipino Art of Healing. Saturday, October 7 • 11 am – 3 pm […]