As purposeful as weeping is to the one grieving the loss of a loved one, so needful are the thorns on the rose blooming in the garden. Introspection for the sufferer, protection for the flower. “It takes all sorts of weathers to make a year, and all tend to the same issue, of ripened harvests […]
MultiCare Learning Center opens at Pacific Northwest University
TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima will unveil the MultiCare Learning Center (MLC) this month. MultiCare Health System agreed in 2021 to donate $8 million to the university in support of education programs that help build the next generation of health care workers. The 53,000-square-foot building includes cutting-edge medical […]
Don’t Let Summer Slip Away: Enjoy Family Adventures Before It’s Over
There is still time to have some fun before summer ends. Check out these upcoming events: Click here to learn more.
FREE South Tacoma Heritage Festival
APCC and the South Tacoma community is brimming with excitement and anticipation as we prepare to embark on the journey of the South Tacoma Heritage Festival, August 12-13, 11 am to 6 pm. This eagerly awaited two-day extravaganza holds the promise of honoring our diverse community while fostering a sense of unity across cultures. In […]
Buffalo Soldiers Labor Day Festival
Submitted by Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Join us at the Labor Day Festival (September 4, 2023) as we honor the military, celebrate the history, and create cherished memories with the community. The event promises to be a day of fun, appreciation, and inspiration. The festival will feature food, games for children, and live music by Darelle Holden […]
Stream movies with your library card
Have you tried Kanopy? Stream movies, documentaries and more free with your Pierce County Library card. Learn more here.
Five Benefits You Can Apply For Using SSA.gov
Submitted by Social Security Administration. We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are 5 ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov. If you are not already receiving Social Security benefits, you should apply for […]
Obituary Notices – August 9, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Vera Freda Dixon Conley; Leonard Wayne Stingley. Hill Funeral Home: Donald Lemmon. Gaffney Funeral Home: Catherine Ann Brennan.
Tapirs Together Again
What’s that sound? It’s the tapirs together again, sharing a habitat in the Asian Forest Sanctuary. Yuna (female) and Baku (male) know each other by smell and sound, but usually spend their days separately, as they would in the wild. Now, a breeding recommendation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan® (SSP) […]