Entomologist Giorgio Celli called them “the lions of the garden” (lifegate.com) for their voracious habit of eating an estimated 5,000 kind of prey (aphids, scale insects, their eggs, and parasitic pests) during their life cycle. For their ravenous appetite, the lovely little ladybug is the gardeners’ and farmers’ favorite insect. And the favorite flower of […]
Letter: 11 minutes of infamy
Submitted by Greg Alderete. In an era increasingly defined by spectacle and simulation, Blue Origin’s recent all-female spaceflight — a brief, 11-minute sojourn into the stratosphere — has been heralded by some as a triumph of representation and progress. But beneath the polished veneer of diversity optics and branded empowerment lies a troubling display of […]
Essential healthcare industry transparency bill passes Senate
A priority bill for Healthcare & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the Governor’s desk as HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the groundwork for the creation of the Washington Healthcare Entity Registry, a comprehensive database tracking vertical and horizontal integration and ownership changes in the healthcare industry. “From […]
Phones Down in Dupont
We are currently experiencing a problem with our phone lines and are unable to make calls out or take any calls in. The problem is being investigated. If you are trying to reach City Hall, we are open until 4PM Monday-Thursday. If you know the staff representative you are trying to reach, please send them […]
You are invited to Associated Ministries’ 13th Annual Lead the Way Home Breakfast
Join with Associated Ministries this May 7 for a delicious breakfast at the LEMAY, America’s Car Museum! Every year, this Lead the Way Home breakfast serves as a chance for our community to come together and talk about what matters most: Permanently housing families in our community! Today, you can take immediate action to help […]
Registration for Safe Sitter Classes is now open
Registration is now open for West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s 2025 Safe Sitter Babysitting classes! The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for younger children. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn in this course are very […]
Obituary Notices – April 16, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Reuben David Kvamme; Michael May; Brett Alexander Leo Sjoberg; Phyllis Young. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Warren F. Tegge.
Cameras focus on safety by slowing speeders and protecting workers on Washington highways
OLYMPIA – Washington transportation leaders are taking a bold step to protect road construction workers and drivers as the first Work Zone Speed Camera begins enforcement Wednesday, April 16, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The trailer-mounted camera photographs vehicles speeding through active work zones. The Washington State Department of Transportation will rotate the camera between construction, maintenance and […]
Scuba Jess brings recycling magic to Tacoma youth for Earth Month
Submitted by Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. Tacoma, WA – In celebration of Earth Month, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound teamed up with Radius Recycling and Jessica Alexanderson, also known as “Scuba Jess” to raise environmental awareness and inspire action to protect the planet. Throughout the month of […]