I used to subscribe to Biblical Archaeology Review along with Archaeology. One year for Christmas, my wife Peggy, gave me a large brown paper bag filled with books on history and the people who created it. I loved her for it . . . and still do. An on-going present from her to me is […]
Applications filed for 245 unit apartment complex in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. Design Review/ Master Plan and SEPA Checklist applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. APPLICATION NUMBER(s) AND NAMES: 4344 – Lakewood Apartments […]
Tacoma Community College Welcomes J. Manny Santiago to the Board of Trustees
Tacoma Community College announcement. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee appointed J. Manny Santiago to the Tacoma Community College (TCC) Board of Trustees effective Oct. 31, 2022. Santiago replaces Trustee Bob Ryan, who has served on the TCC Board of Trustees since November of 2010. Ryan completed two terms. Santiago currently serves as the inaugural Executive […]
Questioning Barriers: Angela Pierce-Ngo ’12 understands post-secondary success requires questions
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. While at PLU, Angela Pierce-Ngo ’12 was worried by a troubling pattern. After the first year of college, many peers and friends — especially classmates of color — left school or took an extremely long break. Even as she worked as a diversity advocate and… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Overnight lane closures on southbound and northbound I-5 in Fife beginning Nov. 9
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. Overnight travelers who use Interstate 5 in Fife will want to plan for extra travel time on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10. Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will remove sign structures along I-5 overnight Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10. This […]
Christmas Regale, Dec. 3
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually! Everyone can join in greeting the yule log with toasts, Christmas carols, coffee roasting and ornament making. Guests will have a chance to saw off a piece of the log to […]
The DuPont City Council Nov. 8 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 8 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Suicide Prevention License Plate Emblem Now Available
Submitted by Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Members of the public are invited to help raise awareness for suicide prevention programs by purchasing a new suicide prevention license plate emblem. All Washington State vehicle owners are eligible to purchase the emblem displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number and the message that “There […]
Obituary Notices – November 7, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ruby Thelma Stephenson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Debora Donaldson; Floyd Ernest Exeter; Maslowe East McCamman; Sharon A. Wasmuth. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Tiffany A. Richardson; Alvin L. Reiten; Elsie M. Litzenberger; Wallace K. Erdahl.