TACOMA, Wash. — In honor and recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Tacoma is hosting “Juneteenth: Freedom Celebration” from 5 – 8 PM, Thursday, June 15, at Tollefson Plaza. “Juneteenth is a celebration of human freedom, a reflection on the grievous and ongoing legacy of slavery, and a rededication to rooting out the systemic racism […]
Notice: Fort Steilacoom Park Athletic Field
Neeley Construction, Mitch Neeley, 111 23rd St SE Puyallup, WA 98372, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Fort Steilacoom Park Athletic Field, is located at 8714 87th Avenue SW in Lakewood in Pierce county. This project involves 6.8 acres […]
Kilmer Applauds Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Plan Announcement
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On June 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) applauded the announcement of a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal climate resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation Rep. Kilmer supported in August 2022. This initiative will support communities and people on the frontlines of climate change, dedicating nearly $400 […]
Union University names local students to Spring Dean’s and President’s Lists
Two hundred eighty-four students have been named to the Union University President’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Lakewood The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale. Three hundred thirty-five students have been named to the Union University Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Lakewood […]
Obituary Notices – June 8, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Kathleen Hitsman. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karangalan C. Figuracion; Jamas Olson. Powers Funeral Home: Daniel T Crouchet; Wilbert Francis Hager Sr.
Concerts in the Park are back for 2023
Concerts in the Pioneer Park are back! Get ready to rock the night away at the Family Concert Series on Thursdays, or bring your child for the Kiwanis Kids Noon Toons on Tuesdays all summer long. Special thanks to Puyallup Kiwanis Club and the WRPA SEEK Fund for making these events possible! For the lineup […]
This little piggy went to… an apartment complex?
On May 24, our deputies were dispatched to assist animal control officers with wrangling up two pigs on the loose in an apartment complex in the 1900 block of 70th Ave E in University Place. Animal control officers quickly wrangled up the pigs and were just about to transport them to the Humane Society when […]
Senior Art Show – Call For Entries
Submitted by Christine Hall. Franke Tobey Jones is once again in search of talented artists aged 55 or better for our 2023 Senior Art Show, which will take place Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22 in the M.J. Wicks Wellness Center. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, October 19 in the same […]
Donated Wagon Brings Joy to Fisher House Family
Submitted by America’s Credit Union. Military families make countless sacrifices for their country and often face incredible challenges, especially when a loved one is hospitalized. That’s where organizations like the Fisher House Foundation come in, providing a home away from home during difficult times. As a credit union dedicated to serving military families, America’s Credit […]