World Trade Center Tacoma announcement. The 31st Annual Globe Awards will be held September 28, 2023 (5:00-7:00pm). We are delighted to announce that our annual flagship event, The Globe Awards, has been scheduled for September the 28th from 5:00-7:00 pm. This event recognizes companies and individuals excelling in international trade and trade promotion and acknowledges […]
Obituary Notices – June 2, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Edward James Cooper. Mountain View Funeral Home: Edwin Donald Brock; Margaret (Peggy) Jones. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joseph Lincifort. Gaffney Funeral Home: Valerie Chapin; James Masuji Akagi; Richard Mondillo; Risa Loren McPherson; Janet O’Connell; Jerome Henry Simurdak; Ravils Hakimovich Tahtaganovs; Mary Sparks Doty Larson; Timothy Eastman.
Tacoma Animal Shelter Faces Limited Space and Resources While Containing Canine Respiratory Illness
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Starting mid-May, over 15 dogs have shown signs of upper respiratory illness at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The dogs are experiencing mild symptoms associated with kennel cough to more severe symptoms linked to canine pneumovirus. Symptoms include but are not limited to […]
Pucker Up. Lemonade Day is Coming
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day is a fun experiential learning program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day has spread to over 90 cities in 3 countries. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that this year, kids […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Saturday’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Saturday, June […]
STEP launches backpack drive
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) will host its first educational resource fair for military students and their families in Washington on August 19-20, 2023. The event, Cammies to College, allows potential students access to colleges, universities, school districts, prep schools, and preschools, among others, and teaches them how […]
Across the Fence: Dachshund
They are longer than they are high. They come smooth or wiry. They all seem to be self-confident, resilient characters, and I was surprised that most people call them Wienerdogs over here. At first, I wondered why anybody would associate the city of Wien, aka Vienna, with the dog. Then, I realized that it is […]
Steilacoom: Sunnyside Beach Clean Up June 3
Submitted by Liz Grasher. Please join us Saturday, June 3 from 8-9:30A.M. and help clean up our beloved beach. Steilacoom Public Works has graciously provided grabbers and bags, but it is suggested to bring gardening/work gloves if you have them. Light refreshments will be available. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to […]
K9 Eddie tracks down prison escapee
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week, our deputies teamed up with the FBI and Department of Corrections (DOC) to arrest two 30-year-old fugitives at a condominium complex in the 12600 block of 172nd St E in South Hill. One had warrants for escaping prison, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of a […]