Submitted by Sally Larson of the Tahoma Audubon Society & the Chambers Bay Women’s Club. Join together with Tahoma Audubon to give nature its best hope. Tahoma Audubon is offering free bare root native trees to the Pierce County community. Native trees are important for better health, water conservation, soil enrichment and provides a home, […]
Letter: He Sees, and Knows, and Cares
Just a pair of miniature Dutch shoes and some old books are among the remaining items left that will soon depart for their new home with her children. She was Dutch, loved tulips, and loved to have her husband read to her from those old books. There are memories there in those tear-stained ancient romance […]
House passes Leavitt bills to support National Guard families and veterans with disabilities
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that will help National Guard family members get workforce or college education and help non-profits serve veterans with disabilities. House Bill 1943 expands the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant to direct family members of […]
Pierce County Residents Benefit from Healthy Communities
Two local jurisdictions and 1 tribal government received honors for projects that promote community health. The 2023 Healthy Communities Awards recognize comprehensive plans and other community design efforts that will improve the health of residents. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recognizes 3 recipients that showed leadership to improve community health outcomes: We honored these agencies virtually […]
DuPont February 16 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council February 16 report by clicking here.
Obituary Notices – February 20, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Edward Burton Madison Sr. Scott Funeral Home: Alma M. Riley Gilmore.
Lakewood mourns the loss of Retired Army Lieutenant General (LTG) William “Bill” Harrison
The City of Lakewood lost a great leader this weekend with the passing of Retired Army Lieutenant General (LTG) William “Bill” Harrison. Harrison was a driving force behind the City of Lakewood’s incorporation and served as first mayor from 1995 through 2003, completing his service on the City Council in 2005. Those who knew him […]
Doreen Gets a Ride – A Short Story
I was standing in line at Dollar Tree. I had two packages of razors, a whiskbroom wannabe, and a three-pack of tooth brushes and a candy bar. The woman in front of me was dithering and fumbling. While she dithered the check-out lady tried to get one earring to fit inside the piercing. I tried […]
The University Place City Council Feb. 20 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 20 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.