For more than three decades, the South Pacific Aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has transported guests to warmer waters full of curious sharks, colorful coral, and rainbows of tropical fish. The mesmerizing Blue Hole has always been magical. But the magic paused in November 2021, so the aquarium could get a refresh. On […]
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How you can protect yourself from identity thieves
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to impersonate you or steal from you. These crimes can impact your physical, mental, and emotional health and lead to lost opportunities that are often hard to measure. Learning more about identity theft can help you keep your personal information safe. Types of Identity Theft There […]
Obituary Notices – May 15, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Ruth Eleanor Bartels; Philip Anthony Griego; Ruth Ann Guien; Ricky Dean Rawls; Jaime Sampaga Anijo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Padin A. Duvall. Scott Funeral Home: Talibah Zakiya Dixon-Muhammad.
Sunnyside Beach Park and Parking Lot to Be Closed – May 15, 16, and 17
Sunnyside Beach Park and parking lot will be closed on Wednesday (5/15), Thursday (5/16), and Friday (5/17) to sealcoat the parking lot (weather permitting).
Public welcome to attend JBLM’s Armed Forces Day May 18
The 2024 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Armed Forces Day will be on McChord Field’s Heritage Hill May 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy activities for all ages. Explore static military airplanes and helicopters, vehicle displays including infantry, artillery and engineer vehicles and […]
Statewide Flag Lowering – Peace Officers Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, […]
Madigan conducts 21st annual Capstone Training Event
Madigan Army Medical Center is proud to announce the 21st annual CAPSTONE training event, aimed at preparing our graduating resident physicians for their vital roles as Army medical providers and leaders. This comprehensive training combines classroom deployment preparation with hands-on exposure to tactical scenarios through simulators and field exercises. On behalf of Col. Hope Williamson-Younce, […]
Drowning can happen in an instant. Find resources to help protect you and your loved ones
Written by LaRhonda Osborn. You smell spring in the air. Maybe, you’ve put on sunglasses and are spending time outdoors. Summertime is almost here! And for many families, summertime means playing in a pool, lake, or river. While water is fun, it can also be dangerous. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children […]
Lakes High School Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Lakes High School senior Dylan Pant is one of five Washington students to be awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholar, earning his award in the field of Career and Technical Education. It is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Pant recognized Lakes teacher Randy Wilson as a Distinguished Teacher of the U.S. […]