Submitted by Sean Arent, Clover Creek Restoration Alliance. The Clover Creek Restoration Alliance, a community organization of watershed residents fighting for the restoration of the Clover-Chambers-Sequalitchew Watershed, has called for the use of Eminent Domain to preserve and expand the Sequalitchew Trail, Historic Methodist Mission Marker, 350 healthy trees, including 53 landmark trees, and 19.5 […]
Public Notice: 2025 Final Budget Presentation
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2025 Final Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting on December 19, 2024, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person and via Microsoft Teams. Please consult our website at […]
Across the Fence: O Tannenbaum
Of course, with so many German immigrants in the U.S. population almost from the very beginning, quite a few cultural items have been adopted into American traditions that are undoubtedly German. Among them is the carol O Tannenbaum (pronounce: O ‘tunnen-bowm, meaning o fir tree). Next to Silent Night, it might be one of the […]
This weekend Salmon Saturdays, Jingle Bell Run and more winter fun at Wright Park
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City Council Adopts City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has adopted the City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes essential services, invests in innovative solutions, and reinforces the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. This $4.7 billion budget, developed through a collaborative and transparent process, aims to navigate current economic challenges while laying the […]
Letter: It’s The Hap-Happiest Time of The Year
The older couple parked and strolled and sat and watched for a couple of hours or so. Snow was falling, shepherds were approaching, Frosty was waving, the band was playing, and the mayor was speaking. It was The Annual Christmas Parade, the official start to the hap-happiest time of the year. Not so happy, more […]
Damning Disgusting Evidence
I grew up with Mary Anne. I knew her forwards and backwards. I never heard her say a mean word to anyone and in our neighborhood there were lots of mean words describing almost everyone from blocks around. I also knew she didn’t lie. I heard her father beating her one evening when he didn’t […]
Pierce County housing trusts receive $40,000 in grants from WaFd Bank
Submitted by WaFd Bank. Pierce County Community Land Trust founder Jessie Baines received a very happy surprise recently. He applied for a $5,000 grant from the WaFd Bank Foundation and was told the amount was being awarded to his non-profit that aims to help conserve inhabitable land within Pierce County to provide affordable housing and […]
Judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger following AG Ferguson challenge
A King County judge ruled today that the proposed merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is unlawful and cannot go forward. The decision came following a September trial in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s antitrust case challenging the merger. Today’s ruling is the first decision on the merits of the case amongst multiple state and […]