Our heart was broken about 15 months ago when the roof collapsed on the Dollar Tree at Highland Hill in Tacoma. My wife and I have been waiting for them to re-open ever since. In the mean time we have used the Dollar Tree in Spanaway, Dollar Tree on Pacific, Dollar Tree by Target, University […]
Coffee Chat and Change the World, March 21
Did you know that March is Mirth Month? Who says? Allen Klein, that’s who. Allen is the man who created Mirth Month, and he’s the world’s premier Jollytologist. In fact, he the world’s only Jollytologist. I’m not sure how many books Allen has written. He’ll tell us. I stopped counting around 13 – and every […]
Across the Fence: Sound Beacons
It might be an open secret that my husband and I love exploring. Anywhere we go, but also anywhere we stay. Washington State has to offer lots of marvelous sights, and over the years, I have shared quite a few places you might find interesting. What you might not know about yet is our love […]
Letter: On Western State Hospital: Community-based mental health approaches are best
Submitted by Erick Dietrich. With over 800 beds that do not meet the demand for 2,500 patients, Western State Hospital is a place that is out for a rationale for its existence as a mental health institution. I grew up in Lakewood, and my photographic memory of that large castle-like structure began from my seat […]
Wild Hope Center and Campus Ministry partner to offer alternatives to culture of busyness
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Campus Ministry and the Wild Hope Center for Vocation have recently joined forces to develop new opportunities for Pacific Lutheran University students and staff. After noticing a disconnect among PLU staff members during the pandemic, these two departments came together in January to host a retreat for staff to focus on […]
Memorial Gathering Honors Those Who Died Without a Home
Associated Ministries announcement. The next Homeless Persons’ Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, March 20 at 5:00 pm at Tacoma’s Shiloh Baptist Church, 1211 S. I Street. The purpose of each quarterly service is to remember the people in Pierce County without a home who have recently passed away. The public is invited to […]
2022 University Place Spring Clean-UP and Canned Food Drive
City of University Place announcement. When: Residents NORTH of 40th St W. Saturday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents SOUTH of 40th St W. Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dispose of and/or recycle some unwanted items and yard waste for FREE!CLEAN-UP RULES: LIMIT: 1 load per household for […]
Project update: Lakewood, South Tacoma Stations Access Improvements
Sound Transit announcement. We’re working on ways to improve access to Lakewood and South Tacoma Stations so Sounder train service and regional bus connections are more convenient for all. This could mean investments in safer walking, rolling and bicycling connections between the station and surrounding neighborhoods. Take a deeper dive into how this project could […]
DuPont City Council March 22 Workshop Canceled
City of DuPont announcement. The DuPont City Council Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022, has been canceled. This meeting with be replaced with a “Special Meeting-Strategic Planning”. Notice and agenda for the Strategic Planning meeting will be send out at a later date.