City of University Place announcement. U.P. Mayor Steve Worthington recently attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference (CCC) in Washington, D.C., where local leaders from around the country added their voices to critical issues facing America’s cities, towns and villages. The three-day event included sessions on topics such as infrastructure, financing, public safety, […]
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Nobles bill makes Crime Victims Compensation Program permanent
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. On April 20, the governor signed into law Senate Bill 5070, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), to make permanent the Crime Victims Compensation Program. Legislation establishing the program first passed unanimously in 2021. “In the midst of horrific circumstances, survivors are telling us that this program benefits them immensely,” said […]
Letter: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Submitted by Karen Meier, Chief Executive Officer – Pacific Harbors Council – Boy Scouts of America. Most of us, to steal a line from Henry David Thoreau, do not “lead lives of quiet desperation.” Most of us lead lives of normalcy, ordinariness, dullness. Dull is good. Life as a Tik-Tock meme is only for […]
City of Tacoma Issues Land Use Permits for the Bridge Industrial Warehouse Project
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma issued the land use permits for the Bridge Industrial Warehouse Project on April 21, 2023. Under consideration are two decisions, a Critical Areas Development permit for modification of the wetlands and stream on the site, and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination. The City analyzed the […]
Obituary Notices – April 24, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Joann Tryfon. Mountain View Funeral Home: Charlene May Kercher; Charlotte Joan Randolph; John Gilbert Mansfield. Scott Funeral Home: John Paul Roetcisoender; Jeremiah Lynden Galloway; Keith Miyoshi; Gwendolyn Denise Hughes.
Play Ball
Lakewood Baseball Club announcement. April 15, 2023: it was cold, windy with a little bit of rain—a typical opening day for baseball season in Lakewood. At 9:15 a.m., 19 teams lined up at Field #1 at Ft. Steilacoom Park for the opening ceremonies. Last year, Lakewood Baseball Club (LBC) had 10 teams. LBC is back!! A […]
Lakewood Mayor joins other mayors urging action in Olympia to penalize drug possession
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen signed a letter this week joining mayors of 27 other cities across the state urging legislators in the state House to make changes to proposed legislation around controlled substances. In a statement, Whalen said: “This legislative session city leaders from across the state – including myself and my colleagues […]
Meet “Titanic” Author Cathy Lamet, Lakewood History Museum, 3 May, 6 pm
Phil Raschke announcement. Cathy is a longtime resident of Tacoma and graduate of Western Washington University. She will be autographing copies of her fascinating new book titled “Titanic Remembrance” at the museum on 3 May starting at 6 pm. Cathy’s heartfelt research shines a spotlight on many of the passengers and crew that will keep […]
Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Celebration
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Red Scarf Revolution, the Southeast Asian Comedy Collective, and Tacoma Arts Live present the 2nd annual Southeast Asian New Year Comedy Celebration on Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the ALMA Venue at 1322 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma. Tickets are $20 in advance and are on sale now. This show is for […]