A press release from Pierce County. For most children living in foster care, reunification with their family is the best option for a permanent and loving home. Each year in Pierce County, hundreds of children are successfully reunited with their families after parents put in hard work to gain new understanding and skills, and partner […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 17
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 17, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 26-Aug. 8 is 434.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]
Obituary Notices – August 18, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Walter John Bodman, Jr.; Lloyd Carol Trufant; Vyacheslav I Chorney. Mountain View Funeral Home: Baige Robinson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Susan San Juan Briola. Hill Funeral Home: Ruth Garnham.
TAM Cafe take-over
A news story from Tacoma Art Museum. In conjunction with The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at TAM, the TAM Cafe will host several pop-up takeover events featuring local Black-owned restaurants. I have included a link to images and their schedule so far. There is no museum admission required to visit the cafe. […]
Petition to save Lakewood’s Garry Oaks
Submitted by Lakewood Garry Oak Conservancy. Our Garry Oak trees in Lakewood are in peril from rampant development, warehouse concrete, and deficient City planning. We are appealing to the City Council to adjust its code for these ancient and endangered trees. If so moved, please sign the petition. It is also in Korean to help […]
Make Peace a Priority
Submitted by Andrew Kruse. Recently, I wrote a petition about the need for violence prevention to be brought to the attention of the citizens and City Council in Lakewood. The concern that prompted me was brought on by the recent shootings at American Lake and Fort Steilacoom Park last month. While I have been working […]
Big Kill – Western Buddy Film Review
Not since Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have I seen a buddy film western pull me into the story as much as Big Kill does. Big Kill does this with humor and the opportunity to voice the next line of dialog before it’s said in the film. This doesn’t happen continually, but enough that […]
Hudson Bay Heritage Days – August 21 & 22
A news story from City of DuPont. DuPont’s great BBQ Competition is back produced by the Pat Tillman Memorial American Legion Post #53 For the absolute best in low and slow BBQ, outrageous seafood, fantastic children’s activities, live music, and a great beer garden featuring local craft brews and craft liquors, with Historical activities and […]
Rose Marie Lewis Recognized for 30 Years Service to CP Kiwanis
A news story from Phil Raschke. At a recent luncheon, Rose Marie Lewis of Lakewood was honored for her 30 years of dedicated service to the Clover Park Kiwanis Club. During her 30 years Rose Marie served as Club President, volunteered at the Kiwanis concession stand at Cheney Stadium, helped maintain the Club’s community garden […]