New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Justin Stewart Williamson. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Beverly Jacobson; Roland Leigh Porter.
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 23 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 23 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma Light Trail Bike Ride and Decoration
Submitted by Downtown On the Go. Light your bike and ride to see the sights! Celebrate the light and the new year with a free, family friendly bike ride! Just prior to the ride, we’ll get together to light up and decorate our bikes and ride around downtown Tacoma to see featured works in the […]
What we’ve learned
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. We all know that 2020 was a difficult, exhausting year. I know I expected 2021 to be a bit easier, with us well on our way to recovery. As I wrote in last week’s blog, I was wrong! The past 12 months have taught or reinforced important lessons – about […]
County announces shelter options for unhoused during expected cold snap
Pierce County announcement. In partnership with the Coalition to End Homelessness and the City of Tacoma, Pierce County is coordinating warm indoor places to shelter for those experiencing homelessness, including those with pets, children, and partners. In addition, arrangements are being made to support those who choose not to leave their current outdoor location. The goal is […]
Across the Fence: A German Childhood Christmas
The older one gets, the fonder one looks back on memories. It’s called nostalgia, and often enough things seem rosier than they were. But I think my German childhood Christmases were pretty much perfect. I can’t transmit you the fragrances, but I can give you some impressions of the sounds if you care to click […]
St. Frances Cabrini School Hope is Born: Lessons and Carols Christmas Program
Submitted by St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School. Hope is Born: Lessons and Carols Christmas Program where St. Frances Cabrini students shared about the greatest gift, Jesus Christ. ⭐️🎄 Knights Unite Christmas Program is one of their biggest events of the year where students and staff have the opportunity to share the gospel with the students’ […]
The Pine Cone Cafe in UP has new owners who will be familiar to locals
The Pine Cone Cafe in University Place is here to stay. The 60-plus-year-old diner known for its American diner eats has new owners who plan to keep the name and diner concept the same. Two local restaurant owners, Dana Claar Verellen and her husband Dave Verellen, are the Pine Cone’s new owners. The duo own […]
Serve University Place as a Volunteer
City of University Place announcement. The seven-member Public Safety Advisory Commission, which advises the City Council on issues related to public safety, is seeking another citizen volunteer. This is a perfect opportunity for those who wish to contribute to meaningful discussions related to policing, fire and rescue, and other issues related to public safety in […]