Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Last Sunday in spite of soggy weather, 21 volunteers wearing good rain gear eliminated ivy from trees and from around native plants or spread wood chips on trails that are near water—just in time—as 4” of rain has fallen since! Thank you, Alex Chaney, Ann Genn, Cassidy Chaney, Dan Wiswell, Jasmine […]
Strickland Advances Bill to Fund and Improve Our Coast Guard
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On March 2, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to advance the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to the full House of Representatives. This critical legislation provides funding for the Coast Guard to improve and modernize its operations while bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure. “Our Coast Guard plays a critical role in […]
Documentary film reveals truth about public schools
Submitted by Freedom Foundation. WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THEY? is the groundbreaking and powerfully persuasive movie documentary featuring brave teachers, empowered parents, and front-line experts who pull back the curtain about what is truly happening in our public schools today. The 2+ hour documentary movie will show at Point Ruston theater at 7 p.m. March 14. […]
University Place is a place to be pampered
City of University Place announcement. Within the last two weeks, two new spas have opened in U.P., including Serenity Spa at 3633 Market Place W. in the Village at Chambers Bay, and UP Wellness Spa, at 3905 Bridgeport Way W., Stes. A and B. Be sure to visit the City’s Facebook to get a sneak peak of […]
Charlotte the muskox is pregnant, calf due in spring
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Charlotte and Hudson, two muskoxen at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, are expecting a calf this spring. “Charlotte is steadily gaining baby weight and looking very pregnant,” said zoo curator Telena Welsh. “We’re closely monitoring her to help ensure that all goes smoothly with her […]
Ross Salvosa in a Piano Recital, March 19
A bonus event! – presented by Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma and SAI Music Fraternity Tacoma Alumnae Chapter: Ross Salvosa, Filipino-Canadian pianist now based in Seattle, in a recital to include works by beloved Filipino composers Lucio San Pedro, Ramon Tapales, and Antonio Molina, as well as works by Chopin and Stravinsky. Saturday, March 19 at […]
Payroll employment increased in January despite Omicron
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy added 5,700 jobs in January. Between December and January, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.4%. “The state had to deal with renewed COVID challenges in January, resulting in slower but positive employment growth,” said the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Economist Paul Turek. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Pierce County. But it’s still important you’re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death in the future. As of Feb. 26, 64.6% of all Pierce […]
Obituary Notices – March 4, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mariya Danilovna Burlak; Mariya Danilovna Burlak; Marta Beryl Sloan. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Terrence Marico Hamilton. Hill Funeral Home: Riante L. Clark. Scott Funeral Home: Dorothy Marie Vita.