Steilacoom resident Barb Kohler, whose backyard is woods and wetlands which attracts a variety of wildlife on a daily basis. She rewrote the 12 Days of Christmas to reflect the characters who hang out and sometimes greet her at her door. The neighbors got together one evening last week and all sang the whole song. […]
62d AW honors Airmen with Distinguished Flying Cross
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 20, 2022. The Distinguished Flying Cross, which is the highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement, will be presented to the Airmen for their exceptionally meritorious service during Operation ALLIES REFUGE. […]
Letter: It Happens This Time of Year, Every Year
The monster truck arrives at the nativity. Again. The two boys, now ages eight and six, brake their monster truck to a stop, sideslipping in a somewhat controlled fashion but not before careening into what had been a beautifully hand-carved, lovingly displayed, nativity complete with angels, shepherds, and kings. But not sheep. Or donkey either. […]
Pierce County now accepting art grant applications
Pierce County announcement. Applications are now being accepted for the Pierce County Art Grant program. The grant program is designed to increase access to the arts, develop educational programs, provide support for unincorporated and underserved areas of Pierce County, and celebrate cultural diversity. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations located in Pierce County offering […]
BIPOC, Women, and Veteran-Owned Business Directory Now Available
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. The Pierce County community now has a new way to find and support BIPOC, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. PCBAmap.biz is an online directory launched this week that spotlights the businesses started by Pierce County Business Accelerator program (PCBA) graduates. The businesses offer a variety of goods and services from restaurants and catering, […]
City of Lakewood soliciting Candidates to Fill Anticipated City Council Vacancy
City of Lakewood announcement. It is anticipated that there will be a vacancy on the Lakewood City Council (Position 6) on December 28, 2022 when Councilmember Linda Farmer’s resignation becomes effective. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 the City Council will have 90 days to appoint a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position. City Council Position 6 is […]
Amtrak Cascades unveils new trainsets coming in 2026
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. A new fleet of Northwest-themed Amtrak Cascades trains will transport passengers in style between Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Portland and other stations along the I-5 corridor when eight new trainsets and two new locomotives arrive in the Pacific Northwest in 2026. Newly released renderings of the new trainsets show the traditional Amtrak Cascades […]
Local Animal Shelter Rummage Sale
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting a Rummage Sale on Sunday, Dec. 18th! Come and browse some pet and event-related items. You’re sure to find some treasures to take home! Some of the items available at the sale include pop-up pavilion tents, […]
Pierce County Council Adds 52 Miles of Shoreline Protection in South Puget Sound
Pierce County Council announcement. TACOMA – On Tuesday, December 13, the Pierce County Council increased the area of marine shorelines protected from new pier and dock development on Pierce County marine shorelines by 52 miles with amendments to Pierce County’s shoreline development policies and regulations. The changes also include requirements for finfish and shellfish aquaculture […]