Mountain View Funeral Home: Donna Rae Brock; Quiency Howie-Jones; David Alan Kalinski; Joseph Franz Lange; Dale Warren McCarty; Joan Mooring; Patrick Henry Weems. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Nancy C. Hoey; Sheree L. Heil; Jacobie F. Leumuava. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Donald Arthur Trapnell.
A Re-Review of The Music Man at Tacoma Musical Theatre
My wife Peg, my cousin Lavinia and I wrote an opening night review of The Music Man weeks ago at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. We saw the first performance of the run and gave it a glowing recommendation. We also enjoyed it so much that we invited a group of friends based mostly on members […]
Port of Tacoma Book Signing
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August Monthly Program presented by Rod Koon, author & former communications manager for Port of Tacoma. Rod will be discussing his recent publication “Images of America: Port of Tacoma” which details the history and development of the Port of Tacoma. Copies of Rod’s book will be available for purchase […]
Letter: We Climbed the Mountain
On the higher slopes of the mountain, just below the timberline but in an alpine meadow that stretched forever, we sat in awestruck silence, the air hot and still, the white blossoms of the wildflower beargrass like signposts, pointing to mountain peaks on the far distant horizon. We had climbed here, through no little difficulty, […]
Do You Own an Investment Property?
Making energy efficient upgrades to your rental property is a win-win for you and your tenants. Your property’s value could increase and will be more appealing to renters, while tenants save money on their utility bills. Plus, TPU will help you pay for them! TPU will help pay for the following upgrades: Find the right […]
Letter: Free Movie Tickets for ‘The Sound of Freedom’
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. Young children in Pierce County have been and can be snatched up and stolen from their families, then sold into slavery, sexual and otherwise. It is part of a national and international organized crime wave that some say is bigger than the illegal drug trade. A film called “The Sound of […]
Why Lip Care is an Important Part of Your Oral Health Routine
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Lips are one of the most sensitive organs in the body composed of more than a million nerves; yet they are often neglected and not treated properly. Without healthy, fully functioning lips, your everyday life would look very different – that is why it is so important to take the […]
Parkland/Brookdale Sewer Interceptor Phase 3 Update
The contractor working for Pierce County successfully installed the 123-foot-long sewer pipe across state Route 7 at 129th Street South in Parkland this past weekend. Between July 28 and 31, crews placed the entire span of the 72-inch-diameter sewer pipe inside a 96-inch-diameter steel casing across SR 7. They also completed all the underground work […]
Pierce County Library Board to learn about First Amendment in virtual spaces
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill learn how the First Amendment is applied in virtual spaces, review proposed updates to the Board’s bylaws and other policies, and address additional topics. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at […]