Coldwell Banker Bain, a leading provider of real estate brokerage services throughout Washington and Oregon, and a market leader in home sales in 2018,* releases its second-quarter market report providing a variety of statistics for the sale of homes in neighborhoods and counties throughout the Puget Sound region, as well as for other segments, including luxury and condos. The second-quarter … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – July 20, 2019
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Dorothy Abbott; Herbert Wilson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Madison Athena Chism; Philip Muller. … [Read more...]
Vote Yes for WPFR propositions
Submitted by Bart Dalton. Citizens of Lakewood and University Place have long enjoyed a top relationship with their fire department. It provides quick response times, professional service, friendly, caring emergency help and great community support. West Pierce has proven itself over and over to be “the go to" people in times of need. … [Read more...]
The Importance of “Baby Teeth” and Childhood Dental Health
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. Children’s dental care may not seem like a top priority considering kids will lose this first set of teeth, but primary “baby” teeth are important. Parents recently assigned grades to the status of their kids’ oral health as a part of the Children’s Oral Health Survey from Delta Dental. Few parents (21%) nationwide would give their kids an excellent bill … [Read more...]
Kimber Starr recently announced her run for Fircrest City Council.
Submitted by Friends of Kimber Starr. Kimber Starr recently announced her run for Fircrest City Council. Kimber is a local business leader and realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain who has two young children here in Fircrest. She works throughout Pierce County in her capacity as a realtor. She plans to bring her extensive small business experience and commitment to our community to her service on … [Read more...]
Across the Fence: A Zoo Visit in Seattle
Admittedly, I have mixed feelings about zoos. On the one hand, animals in them are not roaming freely and lose lots of their natural instincts. On the other hand, it’s a way to preserve species and, in bringing them to the people, to have them understood and protected in better ways. I have grown up with zoos, and an annual visit to the Stuttgart zoological and botanical garden “Wilhelma” (named … [Read more...]
Special assessment roll confirmed and approved for American Lake
The Lakewood City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-16 on July 15, 2019, confirming and approving the special assessment roll for American Lake – Lake Management District No. 1. The City will begin collection of assessment fees from properties within the district boundaries. … [Read more...]
Section of 72nd Street East to be reconfigured in late July
72nd Street East between Waller Road East and Canyon Road East will be reconfigured to three lanes after the road is resurfaced in late July. … [Read more...]
Primary Election at a Glance
The Pierce County Auditor's office has produced a Primary Election at a Glance and What's on the Ballot graphics for the upcoming August 6, 2019 Primary. See below... … [Read more...]
Benny & Joey Quiz 009: Blimp
You've likely seen the Goodyear Blimp on TV or perhaps in the skies over Puget Sound. This month, Benny & Joey have a 1-question quiz with blimps in mind. … [Read more...]