Pierce Transit announcement. The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Study Session Meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom. In person meeting location: Pierce Transit Training Center3720 96th Street SWLakewood, WA […]
Obituary Notices – June 9, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Julie Marie Westfall; Gary Bowman; Lois Marie Klomp; Tai-mei Laxx; Angela June Taylor; Gyeong Suk Han; John Joseph Kinkella; Marguerite Marie Rivera; Sean Patrick Chevrier; Douglas Gale Jones; David Bruce Groppenger; Leona Mae Whealdon; Jimmie L. Butler Sr.; Barbara M. Wick; Jennifer Reyna Johnson; Shelbi Ann McIntyre; Christopher Hedley Waldock; […]
Body recovered from Waughop Lake
Lakewood Police social media post. Today (June 8) a fisherman found the body of a man in his 30s in Waughop Lake. The Pierce County Medical Examiner will determine cause of death. This is an open investigation. We believe this is connected to a reported missing person case in the city. More will be shared […]
The University Place City Council June 10 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on June 10 (8:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Let’s go fishing
Tacoma Urban League announcement. Do you want a new fun way to engage with the youth in your life? Fish Tacoma with the Tacoma Ubran League is scheduled for June 10 (10 am-3 pm) at Wapato Park in Tacoma. See the flyer below! You can look forward to games, face painting, wildlife viewing, and more! […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on June 12
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, June 12, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will be asked to provide the […]
Paving Our Future Together – Introducing Our Three-Year Strategic Plan
The Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County annoucement. After 135 years, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is at an exciting stage in its development. To guide this new era, we conducted a major strategic planning process. We solicited input from a broad range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and other animal […]
JBLM Airshow returns July 15-16
The JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo is July 15-16 on McChord Field. Here are the transportation and parking plans for the General Public to include free, bus shuttles and on-base parking. https://youtu.be/2x0K-mLZueM. For DOD ID Cardholders, visit https://youtu.be/gHqd5wCDdpM.
Across the Fence: Ersatz
I grew up with two notions to the German word “Ersatz” (pronounce air-‘zuts), that of replacement and that of substitute. I didn’t know that this term had also made it into the English language. And whereas the association of ersatz with replacement is a good one, that with substitute for the same purpose suggests inferiority. […]