Sound Transit press release. Getting to regional transit should be easy. That’s why Sound Transit is making investments near our South Tacoma and Lakewood stations to make Sounder train and regional bus connections more convenient for all. Access improvements could mean investments in safer walking, rolling and bicycling connections between stations and surrounding neighborhoods; improved […]
A message to voters & my fellow community members of University Place, Wa
Submitted by Joey Jones – University Place City Council Pos. 4 Candidate. “Recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic means strategic and long-term sustainable management of our city’s budget, supporting working families, ensuring access to vital resources for families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, maintaining and improving our parks, streets, public services, and keeping University Place a […]
Election/Ballot Decision
Submitted by Richard Mercier. It is terribly unfortunate that this decision had to be made by the editor. However, I’m not surprised. Our country has been taken over by those who feel their opinions are the only opinion and any other point of view is not only not welcome but is attacked. One day soon […]
Grumpy Old Men
Submitted by Catherine Rudolph. A move to Lakewood has been on my mind for a while, so I have been paying attention to the conversations around the Clover Park School District elections. I have been disturbed by the tone of the attacks on Alyssa Anderson Pearson. Her intentions, parentage, schooling and family friends have been […]
Upscale Vietnamese Hello Pho now open in South Hill
If you rate a restaurant based on its pickled veggies and delicious Vietnamese crepes, then Hello Pho should rise to the top of your list for South Hill dining. The new upscale Vietnamese restaurant opened Oct. 16, 2021 in South Hill at 16116 Meridian Ave. E. Fans of the beloved Pho Puyallup, which closed two […]
Clue On Stage – Play Review – Tacoma Little Theatre
Life’s a game and some thing’s afoot. The time is 1954, when McCarthyism was condemning people and naming names whether they were guilty of anything or weren’t. . . “I’m not a communist, I’m a Republican.” The play is based on Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 movie, which is based on the Hasbro board game “Clue” with […]
Taking, DuPont’s Future
Submitted by John Colvin. No, the title is not a grammatical error; and yes, it is a play on words. With the comma in place, taking is a noun. However, removing the comma, taking becomes a verb. Therefore, this little play on words is quite effective as a taking could be in DuPont’s future and […]
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Spotlight
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Looking for a furry best friend? October marks the official start of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has many adoptable dogs waiting for a loving home. Meet Frenzy, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever and German shepherd who has been […]
The DuPont City Council Oct. 26 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 26 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.