Mountain View Funeral Home: Theodore R Daniels Jr; Darlene Chiyako Johnson; Carey James Kirkland. Powers Funeral Home: Linda Jean Eastman; Linda Jean Bowker; Patricia Jeanne Holyan. Scott Funeral Home: Mother Penelope Collins. Scanlin Cremation and Burial: James P. Conway.
Hundreds gather for Chief Leschi Memorial Walk
City of Lakewood announcement. We were honored to participate in the Chief Leschi Memorial Walk Jan. 27, 2023 led and organized by the Nisqually Tribe. A few hundred people gathered at the Oakbrook Plaza under drizzly skies. As they arrived they received bright red long-sleeved shirts handed out by the tribe honoring the upcoming 100-year […]
Desperate and Caring – Valentine’s Day a Five Minute Mystery
I had dropped Rose off at her book group meeting. The book up for discussion was Paradise by Abdulrazal Gurnah, a story of a 15-year-old boy sold into slavery to settle his father’s debt to his brother. Yusuf now worked for his uncle, a merchant with a store and a prosperous caravan that traveled around […]
Legislation on illegal robocalls passes House Consumer Protection & Business Committee
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, recently introduced House Bill 1051, the Robocall Spam Protection Act, holding bad actors accountable for illegal robocalls. In partnership with Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the legislation provides Washington with the tools needed to hold those who prey on our seniors and most vulnerable accountable. HB 1051 […]
CERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held February 28 – March 18, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at […]
Flight of Fancy – Another Sea-Tac?
Submitted by Bob Warfield. I am not professionally qualified to advise in the matter of building another international airport to serve the Puget Sound urban realm. But, from what I have read, I am of the opinion that we may be contemplating the “problem and solution” from an isolating perspective, suggesting that the proposed duplication […]
Sound Transit Board formally adopts $1 ORCA LIFT fares
Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board formally adopted the $1 fare for ORCA LIFT riders on Sound Transit services, effective March 1. The move follows the completion of a six-month demonstration project implemented in September 2022 at the Board’s direction. “A person’s income should never be a barrier to traveling and accessing opportunities. By […]
Blood donations are needed
Pierce County social media post. The need for blood donations across the state is at a critical level and @crbs1946makes the process quick and easy. Thank you to those who regularly donate blood, and if you’re able to, please consider donating! Find a time and place to donate: crbs.net.
Curran Orchard Pruning Parties!
Submitted by CORE. Curran Apple Orchard 2023 Winter Events! Learn a new skill and help take care of a unique apple orchard park in University Place at FREE pruning parties sponsored by CORE (Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts)! Volunteers are needed to help prune and haul branches to dumpsters…no experience needed! Pruning Parties are scheduled for […]