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.
The Puyallup City Council Oct. 26 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 26 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Letter: How You Lost My Vote
Submitted by Barbara Harman. An individual running for office recently rang our doorbell. Without thinking, I opened the door and for the first time in almost 2 years, an unmasked stranger was standing within 2 feet of my door. That one detail told me more about you than any of your campaign literature and cost […]
House Passes Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Help Communities Address Ongoing Opioid Crisis
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Last Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Dave Joyce (OH-14) to provide flexibility for community programs focused on the prevention of drug abuse and misuse. Specifically, the legislation helps Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalitions during […]