This year, Deputy Dom Calata was nominated by LifeCenter Northwest, our local organ donor organization, to be honored at the Pasadena Rose Parade on the OneLegacy national donor organization Rose Parade float. This float is sponsored annually to help raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, and features floral portraits of donors, […]
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Treecycling in Steilacoom
The annual Christmas Treecycling Drop-Off will be held on January 6th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works (1030 Roe Street) utility yard. The annual event serves as a primary community recycling event and fund-raiser for Steilacoom Boy Scout Troop #71. A suggested minimum donation of $3.00 per tree will be […]
Obituary Notices – January 3, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Georgina Lucille Burlingame. Mountain View Funeral Home: Maria A. Limon; Shannon M. Malo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Malcolm A. Smith. Gaffney Funeral Home: Robert John DeYoung, Sr.
Students Stop Bus and Save Driver Having a Medical Emergency
On December 12, 2023 at about 07:55 am, a school bus driver was transporting students from both Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School eastbound on 112th St E near Waller Rd E and approaching Vickery Ave E. The driver started experiencing disturbing symptoms while the bus was in motion. The driver was able to […]
Community Support for Lakewood Rotary’s Little Free Pantries
Submitted by Lakewood Rotary. Thank you for the community outreach after the Little Free Pantry at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church was knocked down. Some folks asked for the locations of the LFP’s and how they could help. Attached is a map of the locations. There are many ways to help – Drop off nonperishable items […]
Gearing up for the 2024 session
Office of Senator T’wina Nobles announcement. In just a little over a week, the 2024 legislative session will convene on Jan. 8. My team and I are already hard at work championing our communities’ priorities, as we continue our efforts alongside you to make the 28th district a place where everyone can truly thrive. 2023 […]
How Providing Race and Ethnicity Data Helps All Customers
Submitted by the Social Security Administration. We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for research and statistical purposes is one way for us to determine whether we are equitably serving the public. Applicants and customers may voluntarily provide this information. It does not […]
Obituary Notices – January 2, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Joanne Eva Larsen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Gary Alan Gleason; Kamala York; Gregory W. Nelson; Elaine M Hildebrand. Scott Funeral Home: Kendal Johnson Paige; Lawrence Edward Brazier; Kenneth Tucker.
The Board of Health Jan. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Jan. 3 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.