Submitted by BECU. It’s that time of year again: BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is currently accepting nominations for its 2021 People Helping People Awards! This annual, member-driven program recognizes both BECU members and local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving their communities, from ending hunger and pushing for social equity and justice, to transforming […]
Obituary Notices – June 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ellen Wallen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Keith Leon Creley; Robert Stanley Smolko.
Flag Day; June 14th
Submitted by AMVETS POST 1, Tacoma, WA. June 14, 1777… The U.S. was only 13 states. Our flag then was “Old Glory”; with 13 stars, in celebrating our country’s INDEPENDENCE from the British. Our citizens at that time, were forming our government, whereby they were elected freely and equally by all its citizens. We shall […]
Letter: Clover Park School District Incumbents Seek Your Vote, Not Your Voice
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Alyssa Pearson, incumbent Clover Park School Board District #3, claimed in her 2017 voter pamphlet statement that “transparency” was central to her campaign platform. Then again in 2021 she claims that she and the Board have been transparent. Transparent? The better description is “opaque”. The Board has dragged their feet on […]
The New Miracle Worker – A Short Story
I got an excited call from a long time friend, whom I hadn’t seen in ages. I had left a small town in eastern Washington for the larger metropolis of Tillicum in western Washington. My friend wanted me to visit and experience what sounded like an old time revival meeting. She was just curious and […]
Informal Introduction to Steilacoom Town Council Candidate John Perry
Submitted by John Perry. When I decided to “toss my name into the ring” for Steilacoom town council I had not prepared a position paper. Many residents however, have been reaching out and want to know what is important to me. I am happy to say that I am running for Town Council because in […]
George Fox University name spring graduates, dean’s list honorees
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2021. Fircrest Heath Hollensbe, doctor of ministry Tacoma Meghan Elford, bachelor of arts in sociology Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2021 […]
Obituary Notices – June 14, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Robert Timothy Hipkins; Rodney Alan Florance. Mountain View Funeral Home: Armando Valentino “Blue” Best Sr.; Ignacia DeJesus; Sidney Gonzales; Helen Harlan; Rudy G. Holmes Jr.; Jeffery Latham; Lolita Murr; Susitina Nielsen; Dean Odel Zvorak.
Team McChord tows C-130 to airpark, commemorates Air Force history
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Airmen with the 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing will tow a C-130E Hercules to its final resting spot on Heritage Hill Airpark, June 13, 2021, at 12:00 PST. Throughout the course of a week, maintainers will disassemble the aircraft, tow it through base, reassemble it and place it on […]