Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, and everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. The Washington State Department of […]
July 2023 Lakewood Business Showcase: Biscuit House
Known for its giant, flaky biscuits, the Biscuit House has been serving the Lakewood community since 2016. Owned by a mother and daughter duo, it has become one of Lakewood’s favorite breakfast spots. Now, seven years later, they are thankful for the continued support of their community. Not only do they have their original location, […]
City Seeking Applicants for Comp Plan Advisory Group
Want to help shape the future of Puyallup? The City of Puyallup is seeking volunteers to participate in a Community Advisory Group. Puyallup is undergoing a major update to the Comprehensive Plan which sets the City’s vision for the next 20 years – from now until 2044. The Community Advisory Group will review and provide input […]
Eastern Oregon University announces spring term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 559 students to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term. As an education, cultural and scholarly center, […]
Kilmer Announces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (July 10, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act, legislation to improve hiring and increase retention for Tribal law enforcement officers to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. […]
Obituary Notices – July 11, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Doris B Johnson. Powers Funeral Home: Evan James Hunter. Gaffney Funeral Home: Elizabeth Antush. New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory: Chung Sook Kim.
Reminder: JBLM 2023 Airshow & Warrior Expo, July 15-16
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is taking place this coming weekend, July 15-16. The airshow is free and open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gates open at 9 a.m. and flying begins at 11:30 a.m. Here is key information about the Airshow: […]
Desmin Jarrett Memorial Fund
David Anderson, President, TWNA. The Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association (TWNA) Board is reaching out to ask for your support for Amy Jarrett, mother of 16-year-old Desmin Jarrett who died of a gunshot wound this past June 23 at their home in Tillicum. A GoFundMe campaign has been established. Donations may also be sent to the TWNA, c/o David Anderson, TWNA President, […]
New ‘Contemporaries’ monthly series begins at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. “Contemporaries” is a new discussion and networking event series for young professionals that debuts July 27 at Tacoma Art Museum. Guest speakers, food and drink, good vibes and lively discussion are planned for the monthly event, 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday each month. The first Contemporaries event July 27 will […]