New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Shirley Jean Boesen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sue Ann Kelly; Jeanne Werner-Spaulding. Powers Funeral Home: John Alfred Johnson. Hill Funeral Home: Jerome Fiatoa. Gaffney Funeral Home: Helen Therese Eltrich; Robert James Burkhouse.
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Applicants Sought for the Library Board of Trustees
TACOMA, WASH.—The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill a position on the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees consists of five members who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is […]
Dogs Found in Tragic Conditions After Owner Discovered Deceased
On Nov. 7, nine dogs were found inside a trash-filled home in Tahuya, Wash., with their owner, who had been deceased for 12 days. The shepherd mix dogs, ranging from 5 to 10 years old, were found remaining close to the deceased owner in the upstairs bedroom, their access extending to a loft balcony. The […]
Free Car Washes for Military on Veterans Day
Submitted by Classy Chassis. In honor of Veterans Day, Classy Chassis will provide free car washes for all military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Available at the following locations:
Pottery artist Kristina Batiste named 2023 Awardee of The Current, An Artist Award
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Kristina Batiste, a Tacoma artist in pottery and sculpture, is the 2023 awardee of The Current, An Artist Award at Tacoma Art Museum. As the awardee, Batiste will receive a $15,000 unrestricted gift and available institutional resources from TAM. The Current, An Artist Award is an annual award supporting a Black […]
Polar Bear Sisters Celebrate Third Birthday
Polar bear twin sisters Astra and Laerke are celebrating their 3rd birthday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 18-19. Since first arriving at the zoo in June, the pair have captivated the South Sound and the entire country, with multiple videos of them going viral in the last few months. They love to polar plung– […]
Native Max Takes the Northwest Fashion Show
TACOMA, WASH.— Unveiling an extravagant lineup of renowned Indigenous fashion designers alongside top Indigenous models from throughout the continent, Native Max Magazine is elated to announce its fashion showcase on November 25, 2023, at Tacoma Armory in Tacoma, Washington. A unique confluence of design, creativity, and innovation, this event promises to redefine and revolutionize the paradigms of the […]
City of Tacoma Partners With Funded Shelter Providers to Expand Tacoma’s Shelter Capacity This Winter by 170 Beds
TACOMA, Wash. — For the 2023-2024 winter weather season, the City of Tacoma has partnered with funded shelter providers to ensure that unsheltered individuals have access to indoor shelter options. These efforts have expanded the City’s shelter capacity by 170 beds. For the seasonal beds, Tacoma Rescue Mission will operate a shelter at Holy Rosary Church starting November 15, […]
Obituary Notices – November 9, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Wiliam Daniel Fennell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Wilfred Berube; Kerry L. Boyd; Haley Bredeson; Ronald L. Bunch; Patricia A. Cox; Catherine C. Crum; Travis Duane Iverson; Raymond Joseph Jaggers; Margaret L. Jaskoski; Jean MacFarlane; Taylor L. Perkins; Dino Calata Serquina. Powers Funeral Home: Richard Lafayette. Hill Funeral Home: Marcia […]