Fir Lane Memorial Park: Collin Anthony McLaren; Jennie Virginia Wheeler. Powers Funeral Home: Andrew Knute Powloski; Robert Michael Hoffman. Hill Funeral Home: Ray Anderson Midkiff. Gaffney Funeral Home: Barbara Rose Kennedy-Ott; Gerald Eugene Coons; Gladys Benjamin.
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Maintenance work brings daytime ramp closure at South Sprague Avenue in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Daytime travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 exit 1A to South Sprague Avenue from South 38th Street or northbound Interstate 5 will want to plan for extra travel time. On Wednesday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance […]
Special Lakewood United Meeting: Impending Closure of Lakewood Public Libraries
Submitted by Tink Kinney, Lakewood United. Attention: The Lakewood United meeting previously scheduled for May 11 has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Bur’s Restaurant. Doors open at 7am and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 am. Topics: Libraries provide an array of essential services to the community. Information will be shared concerning: The possible closure […]
Beloved polar bear Blizzard humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Blizzard, a beloved polar bear who inspired generations of guests from across the Puget Sound region and around the world to care about his species, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sunday morning after a rapid decline in his health. The elderly bear […]
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier dies during vehicle collision
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. A soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) died May, 8, 2022, during a vehicular collision in Tacoma. Specialist Christofer A. Wheeler was born on June 27, 2002, in Columbia, S.C. He attended Ridge View High School, graduating in 2020. Spc. Wheeler played several sports in high school […]
Lakewood to Celebrate “Dancing In The Streets” on May 21
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood to host four Saturday Street Festivals in Colonial Plaza throughout the summer. Lakewood’s series of summertime Saturday Street Festivals kicks off on May 21. Four exciting events are scheduled, beginning with “Dancing In The Streets” on the 21st. Saturday Street Festival: Dancing in the StreetsSaturday, May 21, 2022 4:00 to […]
Pierce County Library’s Board to discuss Lakewood Library and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss the condition of the Lakewood Pierce County Library and other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom with a Zoom account from […]
Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare
Pacific Lutheran University story. As a child, chemistry major Yaquelin Ramirez ’22 often went to work with her mother at a Federal Way nursing home. The time spent watching her mom help the residents sparked something inside of her — a desire to pursue a career where she helps others needing medical care. “I would […]
Ron Lucas Classic Golf Tournament
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. FORE! On Saturday, May 14, there will be a 9-Hole Scramble at the Meadow Park Golf Course. This will be a fun family event with men’s, women’s and mixed teams participating. Prizes will be awarded for the Longest Drive, the Closest to the Pin, the Straightest Drive and for Junior […]