TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Human Services Commission. There are eight member positions and one youth position, for youth between the ages of 16 and 18. The Commission reviews competitive funding applications, rates project applications, and makes human services funding recommendations. It also […]
Obituary Notices – February 26, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Vera L. Bussell; Sylvia Pernell. Gaffney Funeral Home: Sandra Patricia Reinhart; Michael Kevin McCann. Scott Funeral Home: Adrian Corona. Weeks’ Dryer Mortuary: Catherine Naomi Gleva.
Public comment sought on draft for Behavioral Health Improvement Plan
The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft Behavioral Health Improvement Plan (BHIP), which will help identify gaps and needs in the community in order to set funding priorities. The plan reflects Pierce County’s vision of a community where those with behavioral health needs will have access to a full range of innovative, […]
Letter: The Old Rocking Chair
Actually, I don’t know who once sat in the pictured old rocking chair. I don’t even remember where I took the picture. I just found it last evening in one of the many boxes I’ve been removing from the basement, stored there for nearly a half-century. I can picture her however, as she once had […]
Indo Asian Street Eatery Reaching Out from Tacoma to Lakewood
We used to really enjoy Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma, COVID killed off PG and many other restaurants. But now, one of our favorite restaurants in Tacoma to celebrate occasions is Indo Asian Street Eatery. We’ve celebrated a number of times with our relatives and friends. The latest visit was just for the two of […]
Hearing: Proposed Regulations regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing
Notice is hereby given that the February 21, 2024 public hearing has been extended through March 6, 2024. A public hearing will be held by the Lakewood Planning Commission on March 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to consider amending the City’s Residential Target Area within the Central Business District regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing, Lakewood Municipal […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Feb. 26
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
South Tacoma Way Plan-A-Thon on February 29 Kicks Off Third Neighborhood Plan with Community
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is kicking off the South Tacoma Way Neighborhood Plan with a Virtual Plan-A-Thon community event on Thursday, February 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom. Attendees will participate in small- and large-group discussions about neighborhood assets, challenges, opportunities, and a vision for what the South Tacoma Way Neighborhood could […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Urges Proper Disposal of Lithium Batteries
As lithium-ion batteries have become more popular in items ranging from smart phones to laptops, power tools and even luggage, the proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries has become a matter of public safety. These batteries, unlike traditional alkaline batteries, have high energy density that can make them prone to combustion or explosion when they are […]