By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. More than two years ago we made a decision that, in retrospect, was a pretty good one. Let me give you a bit of background: those of you who remember the 2015 U.S. Open Championship probably remember it as much for the terrible putting greens as anything else. The […]
Lakewood City Manager May 28 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 28 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Pride – The March, The Film and The Review
The film “Pride” came out in 2014. I didn’t see it until 2016 or 2017. It tells a great story of the struggles of a gay life-style, unions and their police repressions, acceptance and struggles against authorities in Great Britain namely Margaret Thatcher’s years as Prime Minister of the U.K. The film is available on […]
American Flags Honor Veterans at New Tacoma Cemetery for Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day evokes a range of powerful emotions and memories of loved ones who have passed away. The desire to honor them with a meaningful remembrance stirs people’s hearts. Pamela Maddess served as a Cemetery Adviser at New Tacoma Cemetery and Funeral Home, until her retirement at the end of 2020. Technically, she is officially […]
University Place Chief’s Corner
By Greg Premo, Chief of Police. Over the last 12 months, many local and state governments have been exploring various proposals related to law enforcement reforms. These discussions have included new laws on police tactics, administrative policies and new approaches to addressing criminal behavior. On May 18, Governor Inslee signed into law several bills passed […]
Visiting the Lancer Brigade at JBLM
On Thursday, May 27th, 2021 the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division dedicated Lancer Field, a new field near their headquarters building on JBLM North Fort. The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team the premier Indo-Pacific aligned unit. Fire teams charge onto the battlefield within armored Stryker vehicles and conduct dangerous missions under enemy […]
Across the Fence: Save the Gnomes
“Not long ago, there was a small earthquake near Mt. Rainier, too small for humans to feel, but it sent a ripple through the underground Underplace where all the gnomes live.” Sounds like the beginning of a fairy-tale? Well, there is way more to it. Because all the little gnomes fled and only returned when […]
BukBuk’s Island Chicken and Lumpia opening in Tacoma
BukBuk’s Island Chicken and Lumpia will go big in June in Tacoma. Simultaneously, owner Domonick Arnett – a longtime Tacoma restaurant industry worker – will open a mobile restaurant and a brick-and-mortar location in Tacoma. But more on those locations in a moment. BukBuk’s merges Pacific Island flavors in portable, handheld eats. Flavors initially will […]
Coffee Chat (and Change the World) on Memorial Day
Come share the exciting debut on Monday, May 31 at 9 am of the Silver Sage Radio Players with the audio version of Joella Oldfield’s long awaited book about her father, Western Artist Fred Oldfield, the man the Seattle Times once called “The Northwest’s Cowboy.” Share the very first public reading of this incredible story called Better […]