In 1958 my parents bought a seven-cabin motel in Ponders Corner. It was the closest motel to Fort Lewis. Many of our customers were soldiers who were brand new to the area and often had their entire families with them. We enjoyed talking with them and listening to their stories. I sometimes played chess with […]
Letter: I Laughed So Hard It Hurt
We gathered last evening for our weekly dinner together, as many of our family as could make it. Slightly less than 11 months ago we had all been here bedside in the family room to say a most tearful goodbye to my wife of 50 years, mother of four, grandmother of 10. There in the […]
Bronoske bill to establish state fallen firefighter memorial passes House
A bill to establish a state fallen firefighter memorial has passed the State House of Representatives. House Bill 2091, sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, would establish a memorial to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty. It would also create a memorial account to fund construction and maintenance of the memorial. Bronoske, himself […]
Homicide / Suicide Investigation
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Public Information Officer, Lakewood Police. On Saturday February 10 at 2:08pm, Lakewood Officers were dispatched to an unknown trouble incident at 8056 83rd Av SW (MOD 83 Apartments). Information was relayed that a juvenile had contacted a resident of the complex about an incident in a unit. The resident went […]
Flock Safety – Transparency Portal
The Puyallup Police Department uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising individual privacy. Puyallup PD utilizes retroactive search tools to solve crimes after they’ve occurred. Additionally, Puyallup PD utilizes real time alerting of stolen vehicles, wanted criminals and missing persons to address crime and to serve our community. In an effort to […]
Take a Leap
February 29th is the hoppiest day of the year! Frogs, cats, lemurs, and more. We’re celebrating our leaping and jumping creatures this Leap Day. Tufted Puffins Spend a few minutes by the tufted puffins’ habitat, and you might see them leap into the water! Puffins are excellent swimmers and dive to find their food: saltwater […]
Kilmer Named Winner of Award for Championing Independent Higher Education
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06)received the Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 2024 Annual Meeting. The Advocacy Award was established to recognize individuals outside of academia who have championed the cause of independent higher education. Whether in government, business, or […]
Obituary Notices – February 14, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Louis Lehmann. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Zenas Joe Cantrell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard William Fatuesi; Margaret Ann Jacobson; John Jacob Johnson; Eui Soon Kim; Rosie Marie McCullum King; Elma Nelson; Corinne Rose Pfarr; Victor Wallace Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Wallace Walker.
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Offers $14 Pet Adoption Fees for Valentine’s Day
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering $14 adoption fees for all adult dogs and adult cats (aged 2 years and older), and critters of all ages from Feb. 13-18. The shelter currently has over 50 dogs, 25 cats, and 20 critters available for adoption at their facility and in foster homes. […]