Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (“PSE”) is seeking a development partner in expanding its existing Lower Snake River (“LSR”) wind facilities located near Pomeroy, Washington. PSE’s request for proposal (“RFP”) is targeted at development entities with sophisticated expertise and experience in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a wind generation facility. […]
Husband and Wife Lakewood Lions Club Members Honored
Submitted by Eric Warn. John and Nancieann Anderson, both members of the Lakewood First Lions Club, were named Multiple District 19-C Lion of the Year on Monday, May 22, for their efforts regarding vision, diabetes and childhood cancer, hunger, environment issues, and involvement in major fundraisers. Presenting them with the award was club president Ruth […]
Memorial Day Observance at War Memorial Park
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. May 29, 2023 – 11am Each year on Memorial Day (this year May 29, 2023), Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a service at War Memorial Park. Please join Tacoma Historical Society (at 11 am) for the only Memorial Day observance within the Tacoma city limits. The event is free and everyone is […]
2023 Police Week Recap from WA D.C.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week we celebrated Police week in Washington D.C. to honor Deputy Dom Calata and Deputy Daryl Shuey. Hear from Sheriff Troyer about the importance of attending these events.
Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Application Deadline is June 20
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is seeking applicants to fill the following four volunteer positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: Tacoma Creates Advisory Board Members serve three-year terms. Positions are open to Tacoma residents who have an interest in, and familiarity with, public programming in arts, culture, heritage, and/or science, as […]
SONIC Drive-In Donates to Local Area Schools this Teacher Appreciation Month
In honor of May’s Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC Drive-In’s SONIC Foundation donated $1.5 million to match all public contributions made to requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation matched 50 percent of […]
2nd Annual Transit Trivia Night
Downtown On the Go announcement. To celebrate Ride Transit Month, Downtown On the Go, Pierce Transit, and Pierce Trips are teaming up to bring the first annual Transit Trivia event. Individuals or teams (up to 6 players) will answer transit related questions featuring historical facts, transit in pop culture and local transit knowledge. This is […]
Legislation will Enhance Public Transportation Accessibility for College Students
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Thomas Kean, Jr., (NJ-07) introduced the PATH to College Act, bipartisan legislation to facilitate partnerships between public transit providers and accredited higher education institutions to enhance public transportation accessibility for college students. “This bill is […]
Obituary Notices – May 24, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Felipe Adrian De Paz Luna; Marjorie Carol Gambill; Linda I. Henning; Terrance Maurice Holmes; George Herbert Jadin Jr.; Joseph Lehman; Lenora McCoy; Kee Sung Monroe; Verna Neumeier; Claire Roethler; Allen Stakset; Charles F. Sullivan; Donald R. Vollentine; Donna Dee Wetmore; Jack Williams. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Beverly J. Hales. Powers Funeral […]