From costumes to coffins and props to popcorn makers, join us at our yard sale! This unique fundraiser will benefit our 86th Season. Be sure to come and check out all our great deals. 2:00-6:00pm. We’ll have all sorts of things you never knew you needed! You may even get a sneak preview of our […]
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Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club, since 1964
Submitted by Debbie Billingsley. Since 1964 the Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club has been a local family summer fun place. During the summer months we have a place for BBQ’s, swim lessons, tennis courts and even a Swim Team! (Go Sharks!!) To find out more and how you can join, you are invited to an open […]
Statewide Flag Lowering – National Firefighters Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The Governor’s Office has no objections to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 3, […]
Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library, policies and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, May 8, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting,the Board will hear about progress on the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, plans for long-term planning for Lakewood libraries, take action on a purchase order for landscaping at Buckley Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting […]
Strickland Launches 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to encourage student’s involvement in STEM education across our District,” said Strickland. “I have been impressed with […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders vs. LA Galaxy
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, May 5, […]
April Update from Sen. Nobles
Office of Sen. T’wina Nobles, 28th Legislative District announcement. The interim is already off to a busy start! I cannot wait to share with you what I have been up to. Scroll down for an update on my interim, as well as some helpful resources, additional highlights from the 2024 legislative session, and more: Legislative […]
City Council Adopts New Littering and Illegal Dumping Penalties to Help Keep Tacoma Clean, Safe and Beautiful
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted on Tuesday to adopt a new set of litter and illegal dumping code updates to further protect the health and safety of our neighborhoods. Deputy Mayor John Hines spearheaded the code updates, with co-sponsors Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh and Council Member Joe Bushnell, in response to resident concerns […]
Obituary Notices – May 3, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Prentice Blaine Smith; Robert John Jachim. Mountain View Funeral Home: James T. Beachum; Ellen Geraldean Billings; Charles Dudley Henson; Lester William Mangan; Dawn McGann; Martin “Marty” Nehl; Kayren Dee Walters. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Raylencia L. Johnson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Josephine Mary Casteel; Carl Dennis Teitge; Ann Sigrid Kormos; […]