New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jack LeRoy Beckman. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Annette Barbara Conroy. Powers Funeral Home: Donna Lee Maxwell; Gem Alexander Gildersleeve Johnson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Tracie Lynn Habersetzer.
Van Lierop Park Open House October 17
The City is hosting a Van Lierop Park Master Plan Open House on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Pioneer Park Pavilion from 5 to 7 p.m. There, residents can meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more about the Park Master Plan. At the Open House, the project team will unveil three draft […]
City of Destiny Festival
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Tacoma and focuses on how those in and coming to Tacoma were affected by that change. RSVP Here. This event is free to the public […]
Prepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Classy Chassis’ Haunted Car Wash Supports Kids With A Terrifyingly Clean Time
Submitted by Classy Chassis. The legendary Classy Chassis Haunted Car Wash is returning to our community for the 4th year in a row! The Campbell family and Classy Chassis team invite you to come out and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, frighteningly fun experience: drive through a blacked-out car wash and property filled with spooky effects, laser […]
Letter: A Lesson from the Autumn Leaves
My favorite season of the year to row is Autumn. Sometimes with others, most often alone. Boat traffic on the lake is minimal; the trees along the shoreline are resplendent in color; not a sound is heard but the rhythmic splash of the oars and my labored breathing; and eventually the green-become-red and yellow leaves […]
City of DuPont Receives a Clean State Audit
The Washington State Auditor’s Office performed the Financial and Federal Single Audit for 2021-2022. There were no findings in the audit. Auditors looked at internal controls, compliance with federal grants, and overall city financial condition from January 2021 through December 2022. “Congratulations to the DuPont Finance Team for the outstanding results from the 2021 and […]
Ramp meters set to activate on eastbound SR 16 in Tacoma Oct. 16
Travelers who use eastbound State Route 16 in Gig Harbor and Tacoma will soon see active ramp meters along the roadway. On Monday, Oct. 16, the Washington State Department of Transportation will turn on the ramp meters to eastbound SR 16 at the following locations in Gig Harbor: Ramp meters at the South Sprague Avenue […]
Clover Park School District September 2023 Board Review
At its Sept. 11 regular meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors commemorated Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance by honoring West Pierce Fire and Rescue for their leadership and support in response to recent fires that affected CPSD families. Deputy Chief Mike Boltz and Battalion Chief Nic Britton, […]