Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Chef Chris Kidner stood inside a trailer whimsically painted with cartoon vegetables as he balled up a lentil meatball, tossed it in the air and caught it in one hand. “Whoa, how did you do that?” asked a little boy. That interest in healthy cooking is exactly the point of the […]
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Toxic algae caution advisory lifted for Spanaway Lake
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. On May 8, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you’re in the water. When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish. Keep in mind as wind direction changes, the algae could move […]
Bicycle delivery in Tacoma in 1920
Tacoma Historical Society social media post. On May 8, 1920, six employees of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company at 1105 A Street were mounted on their bicycles and ready to deliver messages to local businesses and residents. The messengers are all dressed in uniform including caps.
Obituary Notices – May 10, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Emmett A. Bozung; Joanne Elizabeth Bullion; Marjorie Jean Gemmell. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Zackery J. Nelson. Gaffney Funeral Home: John F Leahy Jr.; Joel Collin James Teats. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Scott Nicholas Knowles.
Aircraft crashes in Lakewood, two injured
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Shortly after noon today firefighters were called to the scene of a float plane crash at the 11200 block of Greystone Drive SW in Lakewood. On arrival firefighters found the plane to be engulfed in flames situated very close to a house. Firefighters treated two patients who were transported […]
Youth Marine Foundation Wins the Golden Shovel Award for Game Changing Contribution to the Maritime Industry
Submitted by Monique Valenzuela. The Youth Marine Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing youth maritime and marine science training, has won the Pierce County Economic Development Board Golden Shovel Award for their outstanding contribution to the economic well-being of the Tacoma-Pierce County area. This prestigious award recognizes the Foundation’s successful capital campaign to purchase […]
Lakewood United’s May 11 meeting canceled
Lakewood United announcement. Due to unforeseen circumstances Lakewood United will not meet at Burs Restaurant on May 11. Thanks for your support and understanding. Tink Kinney VP of Operations Email: LakewoodUnited@gmail.com
Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research
Written by Grant Haskins, PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer. Emily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, Struck reflects on her […]
DuPont May 5 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council May 5 report by clicking here.