Mountain View Funeral Home: Marilyn Jean Dimmer (McCormack); Loren Ralph Goerger; Lewis Harrey; Deborah Kidd; Yoko McMillan; George Smith; Joyce Elaine Tomasch; Kevin Lee Washington; Donnie Gerald Landry. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Nelda Worth. Scott Funeral Home: Vernon Bruce Smithson.
Northbound North I Street closure between Division Avenue and North 3rd Street May 30-June 16
Sound Transit announcement. Starting on Tuesday, May 30, Sound Transit’s contractor will start work on utility construction on North I Street between Division Avenue and North 3rd Street. This work is needed to rework utility installation in the area and restore North I Street to a new asphalt overlay. Please allow for extra travel time […]
Change coming to entrance of Fort Steilacoom Park
City of Lakewood announcement. Due to the road improvement work going on around the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park, the city had to build a temporary entrance to the park. The entrance will be altered again on May 30, 2023. Visitors to Fort Steilacoom Park will now need to take Hipkins Road to North Way […]
“529 College Savings Day” proclaimed in Washington state
Washington State Achievement Council announcement. May 29 is National 529 Day, the day designated each year for 529 education savings plans across the country to recognize and communicate the importance of preparing financially for future education costs. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has also proclaimed Monday, May 29, “529 College Savings Day” in the state of Washington. This […]
65 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2023-2024
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved Tacoma Creates funding contracts for the 2023-2024 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.6 million, which will go to 65 non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The organizations supported by Tacoma Creates range […]
Lakewood Elks presents 2023 Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
Submitted by Susan Berven. Lakewood Elks 2023 Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show, Saturday, July 29. Prepare for a ton of fun … last year was fantastic! This year will be even better! Beer/Wine Garden, Raffles with cool prizes, Trophies, Food for purchase. 50’s & 60’s MUSIC all day. Live Band, dancing!Register your cool ride, hot […]
2023 Steilacoom Summer Concert Series
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The 2023 Summer Concert Series will be held in Pioneer Park, 1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388. Concert times are 6:30-8:00 PM. All concerts are free and open to the public. No marijuana or alcoholic beverages. Alternate weather location is the Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington St.
Corks & Crush event raises more than $1 million
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Nearly 500 community members gathered for the 17th annual Corks & Crush event May 20 for the MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation, which benefits patients of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. The gala raised more than $1 million to support emergency services and access to care. Good Samaritan Hospital’s emergency department is one of the […]
Calling all vendors: South Tacoma Heritage Festival booth application now available
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. The highly anticipated South Tacoma Heritage Festival will be here soon, and we’re inviting vendors and food booths to join us for this exciting two-day event, August 12 and 13, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Asia Pacific Cultural Center – 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409. […]