That cling-clang diners can hear on the grill at a cheesesteak spot is better than any soundtrack in the dining room. A few moments after finding a seat in the dining room at the new My Philly cheesesteak shop in Tacoma’s Salishan neighborhood, I heard that unmistakable tinny sound of the spatulas working the steak […]
Letter: Racism as a career option
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Critical Race Theory (CRT) and white supremacy are essentially the same thing… racism, only the color is changed. Reminds me of the quote attributed to John Kenneth Galbraith (economist): “Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it’s just the opposite.” Racism exploits regardless of the skin color of the exploiter or […]
Miracle in the Woods – Movie Review
“When their mother dies, two sisters inherit land, then find a tenant on it who has a dramatic story.” From the title alone you know everything is going to work out fine, but it’s the getting there that makes this little tear-jerker worthwhile. This is a TV movie and consequently has mostly TV stars as […]
Decorative Wraps Applied to Local Traffic Signal Boxes
Designs by local artists can be found at four intersections around Lakewood. Four local traffic signal boxes received decorative wraps under a new program led by the Lakewood Arts Commission. The wraps feature designs by local artists and add some exciting flair to several intersections across the City. See the art at the City of […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – July 9, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
I-5 roadway repairs bring overnight ramp closures to DuPont
DUPONT – Overnight travelers who use the Center Drive and Steilacoom-DuPont Road on-ramps to northbound Interstate 5 are encouraged to give themselves extra time. 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, Two lanes of northbound I-5 from the Center Drive overpass to north of Steilacoom-DuPont Road will close. In addition, the […]
The Puyallup City Council July 13 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 13 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
The DuPont City Council July 13 Meeting Agendas
The DuPont City Council will hold a Special County Meeting (agenda) regarding potential litigation on July 13 (6 PM) and a Regular Council Meeting (agenda) on July 13 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and access instructions with the prior links.
Obituary Notices – July 12, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mary Ellen Geppert; Penny Sondra Ingersoll. Mountain View Funeral Home: Burnell Cater; Jarvis L. Cobb.