JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62d Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio E. Anaya, at a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 21, 2023, at Hangar 9, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The presiding official for the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Corey J. Martin, 18th Air Force commander. As […]
Sam Houston State University Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Tacoma’s Lauren Herren earned a spot on the Spring 2023 semester Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Obituary Notices – June 22, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Reuben Brunson Jr; Royleah Danette Vivian Robinson; Carol M Wilsey. Gaffney Funeral Home: Linda Yannikos. Scott Funeral Home: Cinayah Faaolataga Avamalefono.
In Their Honor
Please take a few minutes to watch this video about the University Place Veterans Plaza in Cirque Park. This public-private partnership demonstrates the hard work of the University Place Veterans Plaza Organization 501(c3) members as well as the City of U.P.’s commitment to its veterans, their families and current active-duty personnel, including those from the […]
Body-worn camera: Deputies arrest armed carjacking suspect
On June 1, Special Investigations Unit deputies spotted an armed carjacking suspect at an apartment complex near 112th St E and D St E in Parkland. The suspect was still driving the Honda Civic that he stole at gunpoint from the Hosmer area of Tacoma the night before. Just as backup deputies were arriving, the […]
Letter: The Heart of the Matter is the Heart
Three months ago, today I lost the dearest treasure on all the earth to me. My precious wife of 50 years married succumbed to her long, long battle with cancer. On the occasion of our Golden Anniversary, our dear sweet children presented us with a 1974 green – ‘it had to be green’ – Volkswagen […]
Partners for Parks Announces Campaign Leadership Team for H-Barn Restoration Project
Partners for Parks is pleased to announce its campaign leaders for the H-Barn project, a public-private partnership with the City of Lakewood to preserve and renovate a 120-year-old barn complex at Fort Steilacoom Park. These individuals were selected based upon the belief that the motivating force behind any successful appeal is leadership by persons recognized […]
Local Students Earn Degrees from George Fox University
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in April of 2023. The following students earned degrees: Lakewood University Place George Fox University is a Christian college classified by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best National University.” More […]
Tacoma Arts Live Announces 2023-24 Season
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live announces the 2023-24 Season, featuring a wide variety of exhilarating events, inspiring productions, and essential arts programs. Choose-your-own subscription packages of three or more shows are on sale now, Contributor tickets are on sale July 17, and single tickets go on sale July 24. Subscribers receive discounts on ticket purchases: 10% with a […]