City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is seeking one new member for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG). This group focuses on making it safer and easier to use active transportation in Tacoma, which includes walking, using an assistive mobility device, bicycling, skating, and riding a skateboard or scooter. The open […]
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Obituary Notices – March 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jose Velez. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Manuela Wachter. Mountain View Funeral Home: Christine Joans Nikolao; Bobby J Woodard. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Carolyn H. McNeal; Sheridan F. Presba; Steven M. Heblich. Powers Funeral Home: Mikki Aileen Mushatt; Douglas Ewart Robson; Laddie Arnold Zumach. Gaffney Funeral Home: Wilma Dean […]
Let’s Talk About Ferries
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. First, thank you to any of the neighbors on Anderson or Ketron Islands, or those that live in Steilacoom, that stepped up to help shelter or shuttle people stuck between getting home or getting off the island. There were a lot of generous people who […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be […]
$34,081 – Simply Amazing
Submitted by KM Hills. A Feb. 03 article shared how Lakewood businesses sponsored the Lakewood YMCA in the Expresso Bike “Rally for the Y.” Since the initial article NW Contract Cleaners and ADS Lawn & Services also stepped up to show their support for our community. Additionally, there were several amazing families and many individual […]
County Council Chair responds to Sound Transit Delay
Pierce County Council social media post. A statement from Council Chair Ryan Mello on the announced delay of the Sound Transit light rail connection to Fife and Tacoma.
14th Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball Game, April 28
Submitted by Kiwanis of Clover Park and Lakes High School Skills USA Club. Kiwanis of Clover Park and Lakes High Skills USA Club invite the community to the 14th Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball game. This year’s game will support 11-year-old Janine Hope Dungca. This donation only event is open to the entire community. […]
Bill Frank Jr. Day and Statue coming soon
Pierce County Council announcement. Every state gets 2 statues @uscapitol. Soon, 1 will honor Billy Frank Jr., who committed his life to protecting ancestorial lands, his @TribeNisqually people’s way of life, & salmon. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/n… Today, we proclaimed March 9 Billy Frank Jr Day fb.watch/i_kod9dYHv/
Strickland Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) introduces the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscore their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Approximately 40,000 Buffalo Soldiers […]