New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Larry Young; Kimberley R. Breed; Donald Gene Slone; Anthony Wayne Davis. Mountain View Funeral Home: Phyllis Lloyd; William Lopez; Mildred Powell. Hill Funeral Home: Dale Thomas Canton.
A Place to Remember
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. Sadly, there are too many news stories that remind us of the dangerous jobs our first responders have. Earlier this month, a Fircrest police officer was sprayed in the face with bear mace during a traffic stop. Last month, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue led the response […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator October 1 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 1 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Donut Dash 5K fun run registration ends Monday, Oct. 4
A press release from Pierce County. Presented by Pierce County Parks and Recreation, the Donut Dash on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Foothills Trail in Orting is the fourth fun run in the 2021 5K series. Participants must pre-register online by Monday, Oct. 4. Legendary Doughnuts will be providing doughnuts for the race. The course […]
Lakewood City Manager October 1 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 1 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
The Harvester Restaurant Re-Open
Submitted by Lynn Castle. After a closure of 18 months, The Harvester Restaurant is pleased to announce the opening of their location in the Stadium District of Tacoma. Featuring classic American breakfasts and a hearty comfort food lunch menu, the owners of the Historical restaurant will be focusing on rebuilding their operation through an adjusted […]
PSE offers assistance to customers impacted by COVID-19
A press release from Puget Sound Energy. As Washington’s utility shut-off moratorium expires, Puget Sound Energy is engaging with customers in need, offering financial assistance options, extended payment plans and warning them of potential payment scams. With many families still struggling financially due to COVID-19, PSE is connecting customers with outstanding balances to information and […]
JBLM’s Hidden Contributions
A story from City of Lakewood. Joint-Base Lewis McChord is a good neighbor. JBLM’s presence contributes nearly 100k full-time equivalent workers and $14B in gross output – the base is fundamental to the local economy. Beyond the obvious, JBLM contributes in unusual ways to the region. Specialized military units frequently perform lifesaving work in the […]
Across the Fence: Harvest Time
Fall does the same to me,each and every year.It makes me singand remember old poems.It makes me dance with the leavesSailing on gusts of windAnd hold my faceInto refreshing drops of rain.It makes me breathe in the fragranceOf rotting apples and decaying gardens,Of pumpkin soup,And onion tart.It makes me listen to the quiet of the […]