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 […]
Burn Ban for Unincorporated Pierce County Started June 7
A burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County went it to effect at 8 a.m. on June 7, 2023, until further notice. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association, has declared the burn ban. This is due to current and predicted dry weather conditions. The burn ban applies to […]
Strickland Introduces Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On June 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Nearly 90% of all […]
CPSD May 2023 Board Review
Lott Jr., Francisco and Bolster selected as CPSD Employees of the Year. Three Clover Park School District employees were honored as Employees of the Year during a virtual celebration Thursday, May 4. Since 1987, CPSD has honored exemplary employees in three categories: certificated, classified and administrative. Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of […]
Armed carjacking suspect arrested, charged
Last Thursday, June 1, Special Investigations Unit deputies spotted an armed carjacking suspect at an apartment complex near 112th St E and D St E in Parkland. The suspect was still driving the Honda Civic that he stole at gunpoint from the Hosmer area of Tacoma the night before. Just as backup deputies were arriving, […]
S&P Upgrades City’s LTGO Bonds Rating and Reaffirms City of Tacoma’s Sustained Fiscal Health
TACOMA, Wash. – Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings announced a ratings upgrade from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’ on the City of Tacoma’s outstanding limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bonds. The rating action reflects S&P’s view that Tacoma will continue its record of strong financial performance and very strong management with a structure of strong financial […]
McKinley Spring Work Party Celebration Happening June 10
City of Tacoma announcement. City of Tacoma Neighborhood Planning Program, Dometop Neighbors and the McKinley Hill neighborhood is inviting the community to meet at Parable Tacoma (3502 McKinley Ave.) to participate in a Spring Work Party and Celebration on Saturday, June 10. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch will be […]
Obituary Notices – June 7, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Love Leinani Barenaba; David Clark Barnes. Mountain View Funeral Home: Constance “Connie” Hornback; Man Don Jung; Marlene Margit Phelps; Grace Evelyn Quesenberry; James David Stennett Sr.; Beverly Thomas. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mary K. Aoki. Powers Funeral Home: Wade Matthew Berry; Michael Daniel Hislop; Shawn Jensen; Charles G Whittier. Gaffney Funeral […]