A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 20-Sept. 2 is 675.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 16.3 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 295 COVID-19 cases and 6 […]
Obituary Notices – September 14, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Eugene Cleveland Gilley III; Robert Howard Furman, Jr.; Hans Christian Markussen, Jr.
Thank you DuPont Fire Responders, Sons of the American Revolution
Submitted by Ronald J. Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont The City of DuPont sponsored a very moving memorial on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. DuPont First Responders were escorted to the city flagpole by the Sons of the American Revolution to raise the Stars and Stripes then lower the flag to half-mast while taps was […]
JBLM to train with artillery, mortars and demolitions Sept. 14-17
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery, mortars and demolitions from 12 a.m. Sept. 14 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 17. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Coalition for University Place begins Wednesday
Submitted by Chris Saunders. On Wednesday, September 15 the first meeting of our coalition United for University Place will take place. The purpose of the coalition is to step into the needs, issues and gaps of our community. This fall we will be working on a community assessment. Anyone interested in participating or has info […]
Free English Conversation
Submitted by Karen Pease, Sunset Bible Church. If you, or someone you know, would like to improve their English and understanding of culture the following opportunities are available. Three are in person in University Place and Lakewood and one is available online. ESL @ The Station (Mondays, 10am-12pm) – Discuss the lesson of the day […]
FAB Fest presents films ‘Storm Boy’ and ‘Ian’s Realm’ Oct. 9
A news story from Phil Raschke. Based on the beloved book by Colin Thiele “Storm Boy” is a highly emotional tale of a young boy growing up on the beautiful but sparsely inhabited Southern Australian coast who rescues three orphaned pelicans. With his reluctant father and an aboriginal friend, named “Fingerbone Bill”, the boy natures and […]
Free Guided Walking Tour in DuPont
An announcement from DuPont Historical Society and Museum. Learn the history of first long term Euro-American settlement, Fort Nisqually, on Puget Sound. The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are holding their last scheduled walking tour(s) of the original 1843 Fort Nisqually site on Saturday September 18, 2021, 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. The 1843 Fort Nisqually […]
I Married a Witch – A Short Story
I was taking a plastic bag of trash to the condo pick-up bin when I heard Marie yell over at me, “How’s it going Jake?” I was still fairly knew to the group. We all had our own apartments and everyone I’d met so far were nice . . . and quiet. Places I’d stayed […]