It was confirmed. The land now known as Kentucky had been purchased. It was March 1775. Awaiting this news, Daniel Boone and a group of 30 axmen began blazing a trail from the Anderson Blockhouse just across the line into Virginia from the Holston Settlement (Kingsport, Tennessee) through 200 miles of forested terrain to the […]
Beauty and the Beast- A Great Christmas Treasure – Currently Running
This is the type of show we love and CenterStage is the best choice for the production. Every year Peg and I can hardly wait for CenterStage and their yearly “panto.” “Pantomime, also known as “panto”, is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment. . . Pantomimes take traditional stories and […]
Sound Credit Union Finalizes Acquisition of Washington Business Bank
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union, headquartered in Tacoma, announced the completion of its acquisition of Washington Business Bank based in Olympia, Washington. The transaction, finalized late last week, includes Sound acquiring all assets and assuming substantially all liabilities of Washington Business Bank. With the addition of Washington Business Bank, […]
Town Hall With Deputy Mayor John Hines on December 7
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will host a town hall on December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to noon, at the Eliseo Senior Living Main Campus (1301 N. Highlands Parkway). The event is a “Senior Summit” focusing on senior issues and aging in place in Tacoma. All are welcome to attend and share […]
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library parking lot temporary closure
The Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library parking lot will close at noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the City of Lakewood’s Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting. The parade route starts outside the library building on Alfaretta Street SW and continues along Gravelly Lake Drive SW.The library’s hours of operation (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) are […]
Obituary Notices – December 5, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Robert “Bob” Michael Chambers. Mountain View Funeral Home: Henry Lee Bardon; Julie Chang; Theodore Carl Crest; Arthur R. Gravseth; Joanne Ellen Lang; Andresa Neagle; Regina Rogers-Wright. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Andrew Q. Jorda; Karen J. Davis. Gaffney Funeral Home: Kathryn Irene Marchetti; James Payson Pickett. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: […]
City Council Approves Funding to Enhance Senior Services in Proposed Partnership With Metro Parks Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of Tacoma’s seniors aged 50 and older by unanimously approving a request from Council Member Sandesh Sadalge for $30,000 in Council Contingency funding to support a smoother transition in senior services. The proposed plan involves partnering with Metro Parks Tacoma to leverage […]
Steilacoom: 5th St Waterway Work Party, Friday 6 December 1-3 PM
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. We have made much progress clearing blackberrry vines and roots from the land bordering a stretch of the 5th St Waterway. Needed now is a concerted effort to finish clearing the ground and laying down more cardboard. Then we will cover the area with wood chips. If we finish this by […]
JBLM will be conducting demolitions training Dec. 4-12
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. to Dec. 12 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.