Submitted by Tacoma Community College. Tacoma Community College (TCC) is pleased to recognize Tony Lindgren as its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus. Lindgren will be honored at Saturday’s 57th annual Commencement Ceremony. At TCC, Lindgren completed his Engineering program prerequisites and played on the 1996-97 Men’s Basketball team. After TCC, he earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Washington […]
Wildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue reminds residents to be fire safe. At this time last year, firefighters had responded to 10 brush fires in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR have increased by more than 400% over the same time last […]
Juneteenth Festivities in Tacoma
Bring your family and friends to join in the Juneteenth festivities this upcoming week at Tollefeson Plaza, Wright Park, and Stewart Heights Park. Want to join in the festivities? Take a look below at 3 upcoming Juneteenth events: Juneteenth Freedom CelebrationPresented by the City of Tacoma Thursday, June 15, 2023; 5-8 pm Tollefson Plaza (1548 Commerce St.) […]
HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner and Auction Tickets Now on Sale
You are cordially invited to the 2nd Annual HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner and Auction Fundraiser taking place October 15 (5 pm) at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. We’d love for you to join us as we envision the future together and celebrate our accomplishments. Ticket price includes: Reception with silent auction and appetizers, delicious dinner with […]
Local students graduate from Montana State University
Montana State University recently announced its list of graduates for spring 2023. Ceremonies were held May 12 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. A list of graduates in your state follows, grouped by city and town. DuPont Puyallup Spanaway Tacoma Students with two asterisks after their names (**) graduated with highest honors, having earned […]
Public Hearing: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, June 20
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the City of Lakewood Six-Year (2024-2029) Transportation Improvement Plan. View the plan in the City Council agenda packet of June 12, 2023 by clicking here: City Council Agenda Packets and Meeting Schedule – City of Lakewood If […]
Obituary Notices – June 14, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Juan Jose DelaCruz. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Janice Mary McAdams Johnson; Martin Raymond Hines; Helen Aragon. Mountain View Funeral Home: Teresita Nellie Iriate Coalson; James Stanley Corrington; Denise Cruz Crumble; Edward Michael Deibert; James Hays; Kevin Jermaine Henderson; Marion Callian Jennings; Nathan Alex Kirk; Fili Wallace Matua; […]
Apartment Fire in Arrowhead
At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, June 12, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to reports of an apartment fire at the 10800 block of 108th Avenue SW in the Arrowhead neighborhood. Crews arrived to find flames coming through the roof of the complex and were notified that an occupant was in the fire […]
JBLM Watch Office, a vigilant eye on public safety
Story by Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – At some point during their time at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, service members and their family members have undoubtedly received an emergency alert making them aware of weather-related issues, emergency gate closures or traffic advisories. Those alerts can affect many in a […]