Submitted by Greg Alderete. Everything I Needed to Know I Learned While Using a Bandsaw in High School In the seventh grade at JE Murphy High School, I stood in front of a band saw for the first time. It wasn’t just a machine; it was a teacher in disguise. What started as a lesson […]
November Alarm Summary
In November 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,468 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid, where more than half resulted in transport to local hospitals. The post November Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Hams for the Holidays
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County. Commencement Bank, along with Nourish Pierce County and the Tacoma Dome, invite you to come by the Tacoma Dome between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 19, to receive a delicious ham for your holiday dinner. Our generous sponsors and volunteers came together to provide hams (and limited […]
Letter: When What Is Sought Is Found
“How did the wise men know what star to follow and when to stop?” The five-year-old’s question of her grandfather came out of nowhere as they walked along, hand-in-hand. The morning air was crispy cold, a light dusting of snow lay like clusters of millions of stars in the shadows not yet touched by the […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents The Nutcracker This Holiday Season
Submitted by Sarah Witherup. Dance Theatre Northwest is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated annual production of The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday classic that has captivated audiences for generations. After months of dedicated rehearsals and meticulous preparation, the dancers are ready to enchant the community with their artistry and passion. This year’s production at Lakes […]
Fort Steilacoom Park H-barn Renovation A&E Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The City of Lakewood (City) is seeking Request for Qualifications for qualified parties to provide professional architecture and engineering (A&E) services to support the renovation of a 120-year-old barn into a commercial multi-use event space. Click here to view the full RFQ. All proposals must be submitted to City Clerk Briana Schumacher via email at: bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us by the deadline […]
Jane and the Balls for the Game
Jane was in love, well . . . perhaps not love, but it might just work its way up to love if she behaved herself. She was enjoying junior college. She had not yet been accepted for the Women’s Fast Pitch team in San Diego, but was a killer at some of the local teams […]
Congratulations Graduate!
We want to congratulate our Pierce County Sheriff Cadet Mckinley Willhite for all her hard work graduating the Seattle Teen FBI Academy! Mckinley joined our Cadet program this March and has been a valuable asset to our volunteer Cadet Program with her leadership and knowledge. “Being part of the Seattle Teen FBI Academy was such […]
Glass Recycling Still Available in U.P.
Although some local cities are no longer accepting glass bottles and jars for recycling, U.P. Refuse and Recycling is still accepting it in their residential curbside recycling bins as well as at their facility at 2815 Rochester St. (one block off 27th behind Cheers West). The recycling center is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]