A Short Story… I’ve always been reluctant to believe those who espouse or support a cause, a belief, or a special way of life for everyone else. For me this all started when I was a youngster decades ago and saw a preacher in a tent above Nalley Valley who attempted to help those who […]
City Council Enshrines New Climate and Sustainability Commission in Tacoma’s Municipal Code
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council passed an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Municipal Code to include a Climate and Sustainability Commission. This ordinance is the culmination of the hard work of many people this past year, including the City’s Charter Review Committee and the Council’s Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee. The Climate […]
State unemployment rate dips in November as Washington adds jobs
Washington’s economy added an estimated 30,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in November, and the monthly unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.6%. The one-month gains are largely due to the Boeing machinists’ strike ending in October. “Deep, temporary losses in October translated into large gains in November,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the Employment Security […]
Social Security’s Top 10 webpages for 2025
SSA.gov is your best resource to learn about Social Security programs and benefits and conduct business with us. Our website is designed to make it easy for you to find what you need. Here are our top 10 webpages: Remember, if you need information or want to do business with us, the first place to […]
Obituary Notices – December 21, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: David Lester Gahms; Christopher Albert Kalning; Dorothy J. Price. Fir Lane Memorial Park: David N. Vincent; Sharon K. Huddleston.
Lakewood City Manager December 20 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) December 20 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 20 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 20 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Steilacoom: 5th ST Work parties Dec. 22, 29
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Wednesday’s strong winds rearranged the cardboard placed over the restoration site. The cardboard and small bridge washed downstream are back in place. (Thank you Erin and Shane!) This experience underscores the importance of getting the wood chips down ASAP. Two large piles of wood chips are now in place awaiting our […]
Crafty Critters Open House, January 11
DuPont Parks & Rec is starting a new youth art series, Crafty Critters! Come stop by our Crafty Critters Open House on January 11 where you can meet our new art instructor, explore what Crafty Critters has to offer, and sign up for a fun community art class for kids aged 5–9. This event starts […]