Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Alice Christina Taylor. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Ensoy Scearcy. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Weldon J. Heblich. Powers Funeral Home: Steve A Breiting. Gaffney Funeral Home: Ruby Elizabeth Russell.
Imagine Justice Campaign to Host MLK Day Celebration
Submitted by Kailin Ohler, Imagine Justice Project. TACOMA – AmeriCorps members serving with the Imagine Justice Project will be joining thousands of people across the nation to serve as volunteers on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. AmeriCorps members will help lead a community celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon, […]
Disabled Military Veterans in WA State: Keeping them in their homes Part 2
Submitted by Kevin Ballard. In the previous article I outlined statistics related to property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Washington state. Additionally, I stated that Washington remains one of 9 states that tie an income threshold to a disabled military veteran property tax exemption. There are 41 states that provide a property tax exemption […]
House Band of Lakewood to play Urban Elks Jan. 13
Submitted by Dave O’Keeffe. House Band of Lakewood plays classic and contemporary rock. They will play a wide range of songs to enjoy and dance to at Urban Elk Restaurant & Bar (2013 South Cedar St., bordering Allenmore Golf Course), from 5-8 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Cops v Teachers 2023 Seeking Sponsors, Beneficiary Applications
Submitted by Baron Coleman/Event Coordinator. The 14th Annual Cops v Teachers Charity Basketball Game (April 29, 2023) is a fundraising event with the proceeds being awarded to selected recipients. Organizers hope to identify a school aged child challenged with a significant illness to apply. However organizers will review any and all circumstances. All proceeds from […]
Seeking applications for board and commission positions
City of Puyallup announcement. Many Puyallup residents help build community through volunteer service. The City of Puyallup is soliciting applications for current vacancies and upcoming term expirations on the following citizen volunteer boards and commissions: To be considered for appointment, submit a complete application no later than 5:00 pm on January 13, 2023. Please note that many […]
2023 Legislative Session underway
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. The 2023 Legislative Session is officially underway! Legislative buildings are open to the public and the legislative session is returning to an in-person format this year. We’ve put together some links that will assist you in learning about Washington’s law-making process, researching bills that have been filed, and contacting your […]
Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. “There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific Lutheran University history professor and the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies, says. “It’s filthy, violent, degrading, and the worst of humanity.” Yet Griech-Polelle says the study and discussion of these atrocities are crucial… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Meet Odin and Colt
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Meet TPD’s newest K9’s, Odin & Colt! Working with their handlers, they finished over 400 hours of training, passed their WAC and WSPCA certifications, & are now out taking calls. Odin & Colt will be assisting patrol in tracking suspects, clearing buildings & finding evidence.