We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach. We issued the advisory June 29 because of high bacteria level. Results from water samples we collected July 5 indicate the public health concern is over. Questions? Contact the Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit our website to learn more. You […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Falsettos Opens with a Bang – Olympia’s Harlequin Theatre
We had excellent seats in the middle of the second row facing the stage. The very versatile three-member band opened the show including Aaron Lamb on piano and synth, Andy Garness on drums and percussion, and Nick Hall on woodwinds. The production begins with a bang with the four male leads (Nicolas Main – Whizzer, […]
Letter: Morning by Morning
“Morning by morning” – even mourning by mourning – “new mercies I see.” A rose from the neighbor’s yard that has found its way through the opening in the picket fence in your yard to greet you as you sit alone in the early morning on the pillowed porch rocker where the two of you […]
In the Book Nook with … Gene Hill
Author Gene Hill lives with his wife, Sandy, in Kitsap County, Washington State. He used to define and design new computer chips for the Intel Corporation; PC Magazine honored him as Unsung Hero and Person of the Year for two of his designs. In retirement, Gene and Sandy founded and run a non-profit educating on […]
Local Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Specialized Veterinary Equipment
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County urgently needs specialized veterinary equipment in order to provide treatment for dozens of sick and injured pets that come through its doors each week. As an open-admission shelter with the largest intake in Washington state, the shelter cares for animals in critical condition with injuries and illnesses […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget July 10
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 10, at 6 p.m. Before the meeting, the board will host a public hearing on the 2023-24 school year budget at 5 p.m. The meeting and hearing will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and […]
‘Brick and Mortar Masterclass’ Workshop on July 19
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Tacoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with technical assistance and other support, the City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development Department is leveraging grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to host a “Brick and Mortar Masterclass” workshop on July 19, 2023 from 3 PM – […]
Movie Night at the Museum
Join us on July 21, 2023 at 6 pm for snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 1961 film “Ring of Fire”! In this thrilling train adventure, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them. After the showing we’ll discuss some behind-the-scenes […]