I watched two foreign films that at the core have the same theme: running from the terror of oppression. “Friends Forever” is a German language film and got mixed reviews. It wasn’t in the same class as Fanny’s Journey, but it was very enjoyable. “Friends Forever” tells a story of two thirteen year old buddies, […]
PSE continues bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
Recognizing that many families are still struggling financially due to COVID-19 and will likely continue to do so even as the economy recovers, Puget Sound Energy is making an additional $27.7 million in bill payment assistance available through its COVID Bill Assistance Program. This builds off the more than $9 million in bill assistance PSE […]
Lakewood’s Albertsons almost gone
New signage adorns the facade of the soon-to-be former Alebertsons on Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood. For most of the past few decades, the grocery store at 8611 Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood has gone by the name of Albertsons. No longer. Albertsons and Safeway are just of 21 brands owned and operated by Albertsons Companies.
U.P.’s Leach Creek Salmon Art Restored
Thanks to the initiative and creativity of City staff, the “Lifecycle of Salmon” public art that is mounted on the bridge over Leach Creek on Bridgeport Way has been carefully restored. Donated by UP for Art in 2006, the installation’s Douglas Fir base had deteriorated over years of exposure to the elements. Attempts to find […]
14th Annual Memorial Day Observance in Tacoma
Please join Tacoma Historical Society for our 14th Annual Memorial Day Observance at Tacoma’s War Memorial Park (624 N Meyers) on Monday, May 31 (11am). We are pleased to be able to gather in person once again this year. Masks and social distancing are required. The observance is free and open to the public. Dr. […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Announces Nominees for the 2021 Spotlight on Business Awards
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s Spotlight on Business Awards recognize local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices within 8 categories. The categories are Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business, Non-Profit Organization, Minority Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business, Business Supporter of the Military, and new for this very difficult year, Resilience in Business. […]
$8M MultiCare Pledge Propels PNWU’S Campus Growth
TACOMA, Wash. — An $8 million pledge to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) by MultiCare Health System aims to improve health care access in medically underserved communities throughout Washington. “Pacific Northwest University is an important partner in ensuring communities across the Pacific Northwest have access to the health care services they need,” said […]
78 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed May. 18
On May 18, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 26 – May 9 is 335.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10 per 100,000. We confirmed 78 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his […]
Obituary Notices – May 19, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ruth Ann Ison-Worbs; Barbara Ann McKenzie; Alphonse Johnson. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Linda Jeanne Vincent; Lois Madeline Heath. Mountain View Funeral Home: Keith M. Anderson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: William Robert Hunter. Powers Funeral Home: Susan Martinez Dabney; Darlene Vorlker. Hill Funeral Home: Debra M. Scaggs; Corine L. […]