New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Darrellene Canada; Liesolette Ingrid Spencer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Leah Ardel Belts; Brandi Mae Bush; Stephen Alan Finnigan; Gertrud Kreszenz Robinson; Teresa Erin Sodon; Charles Van Gorder; Alan J Wyre Jr.
Hylebos Bridge Has Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at scarstens@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5263.
Letter: Celebrating Native heritage in Lakewood is great for Fort Steilacoom Park in several ways
Sometimes, doing the right thing also brings added benefits — and that’s exactly what’s happening with an exciting new initiative at Fort Steilacoom Park. Let’s unroll some background to explain why. The park gets its name from an actual US Army fort, whose surviving 170-year-old buildings stand across Steilacoom Boulevard on the ‘front lawn’ of […]
This week 50+ Winter Ball, Zoolights, and Wreath Making Workshops
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In the Book Nook with … Jay Larkin
Author Jay Larkin from a suburb of London, England, is currently retired, but worked as a chemical engineer, later became a guidance counsellor in a college, and ended up as an art facilitator for young people with behavioral problems. She has been writing for about ten years. Her first book – under a pen name, […]
A garden for Barekzai
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Originally from Afghanistan, Barekzai worked for the U.S. military until the evacuation in August, 2021. During this tumultuous time, he and his family were safely flown to the U.S. Upon arriving in America, Barekzai says one of the first thoughts was, “I have to buy a home for my family.” He […]
Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide
In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation that enabled every transit system across the state to allow passengers under 18 to ride for free. If the numbers are any indication three years later, youth in Washington are taking full advantage. New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived […]
Hair Today & Gone Tomorrow
A Short Story… Adele sat up on the bed looking out the large glass window from Tacoma General Hospital. She could see the birds, the trees, and even as far as Vashon Island, but in her hospital bed she saw a reflection of a bald head and hardly any hair, just a mirror to stare […]
University of Puget Sound to Host 2025 Washington State Legislative Preview
Submitted by Veronica Craker. TACOMA, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound will host the 2025 Washington State Legislative Preview on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, from 5:30–8 p.m. in Wheelock Student Center’s Upper Marshall Hall. This event brings together policymakers, community leaders, and experts to discuss the key issues shaping the upcoming legislative session. In […]