New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Anthony Radochonski. Mountain View Funeral Home: Dorothy Emma Lee; Betty Marie Bain; Carol Ann Smith. Hill Funeral Home: Thomas Dean Low. Gaffney Funeral Home: Greg Hubbard; Wallace Bontemps Jr; Barbara Bichsel.
Vet Clinic, May ’21
VA offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide – https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5668 Veteran discounts available year round – https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85765/veteran-discounts-available-year-round/ Online group therapy keeps Veterans connected – https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/86788/online-group-therapy-keeps-veterans-connected/ Veterans with chronic pain are replacing opioid pain medications – https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/87384/veterans-chronic-pain-replacing-opioid-pain-medications/ Guitars for Vets offers lessons, guitar for Veterans – https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/87182/guitars-vets-offers-lessons-guitar-veterans/ Nominate a WWII vet to take a Dream Flight – https://dreamflights.org/individual-flight-request/ […]
One Man and His Cow – Film Review
The opening images of “One Man and His Cow” make you wonder if the Algerian Tourist Industry didn’t suggest images after a winter rain. “The north of Algeria has a temperate climate, which varies at the altitude. The coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters.” I […]
TCC Student Art Exhibit goes on
This was a uniquely challenging year for art education at TCC. But even with studios closed and instruction happening online, TCC art students created outstanding work. Those interested can see the exhibit at The Online Gallery at TCC through June 11. “There is nothing we, as Art Professors, like better than a creative challenge,” said Art Department Chair […]
The University Place City Council May 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Law expands eligibility for College Bound Scholarship
Legislation signed into law by the governor on May 14 removes the College Bound pledge requirement for students, an administrative hurdle that has prevented many students from accessing the scholarship or even knowing of its availability. Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), had unanimous support. The new law expands the eligibility requirement […]
The Lakewood City Council May 17 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 17 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Candidate filing week begins Monday, May 17
Offices open for election this year include: Pierce County Superior Court #23 Port Cities and towns Schools Fire Parks and Recreation Water Sewer 190 nonpartisan local offices are open for election this year in Pierce County. Offices where more than two candidates file will appear in the primary election. All other offices will advance to […]
Coming soon: Northbound HOV lane on SR 167
PUYALLUP – There is good news for travelers who use northbound State Route 167 from Puyallup to Auburn. Beginning May 17, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin building a new northbound high occupancy vehicle lane on SR 167. Overnight lane closures are scheduled to begin the week of May […]