If you are a parent and have young children around, you know how easy it is for a small child to wander away and disappear from sight. Sometimes it’s for minutes or hours depending of a number of things. My wife and I experienced the pain of loss several years ago. Our daughter, Judith, then […]
Timber! Festival of Trees raises over $2.3M to build new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees benefiting MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital raised over $2.37 million to support the construction of a new hospital campus, opening in 2026. “The community’s generosity reflects the excitement for our new Mary Bridge Children’s hospital, designed just for kids,” says […]
Tideflats Subarea Plan Reaches Critical Milestone With Unanimous Recommendation from Steering Committee
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tideflats Subarea Plan recently reached a critical milestone with a unanimous recommendation for adoption from the Tideflats Steering Committee. This landmark decision marks the culmination of seven years of collaborative planning between the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the City of Fife. “This […]
Pierce County Airports Welcome Next Generation Electric
TACOMA – Pierce County is celebrating the arrival of a cutting-edge electric aircraft propulsion system, developed in partnership with Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) and a local Pierce County company, Alpine Vertical. This marks a significant step in the County’s Next Generation Airports Initiative, positioning Pierce County Airports at Thun Field and Tacoma Narrows as pioneers […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Denny Earl Anderson; Max Eugene Hawkins; Heather M. Pacheco; Ida Mae Raby; Christopher Robin Rains. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Bertha Mae Parks. Scott Funeral Home: Henry Avante Bowie; Burnestine Terry.
A New Hope: Lakewood City Council shows restraint on the rush to apartments and condos
Years ago, the original Star Wars movie was renamed “A New Hope” when George Lucas decided to place it in the middle of a 9-episode saga. I wanted to share a small sign of new hope for Lakewood and development that balances community, small business and housing. The saga began last spring when the city […]
Tacoma Youth Chorus Presents Family-Friendly December Concerts
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The Tacoma Youth Chorus invites you to bring your family and friends to share the joy of singing at our December concerts! Saturday, December 14th (2pm and 4pm) – the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus present a festive holiday performance in Lagerquist Concert Hall on the campus of Pacific […]
Steilacoom Town Hall Becomes Hall of Elves
Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson. On Sunday, December 8, the Steilacoom Town Hall was transformed into a colorful and festive Hall of Elves. Since 2009, the annual Steilacoom Christmas Sing and Play Along has attracted musicians and singers of all ages. Playing a variety of musical instruments, musicians provided beautiful holiday music as the full […]
Missing a Loved One at Christmas?
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. Honor your loss… embrace God’s Hope. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us for a quiet, reflective “Blue Christmas” service prepared especially for you. The evening will include music, memories, and a brief time in God’s Word, followed by refreshments. Friday, […]