As a teenager living in Ponders Corner I delivered the Tacoma News Tribune on Saturdays for a friend who attended church on Saturday. My parents owned the LaCasa Motel in Ponders Corner. I delivered the newspapers from Ponders Corner to Bridgeport Way and onto McChord Field. I rewarded myself with a nickle Coke from a […]
March to It
City of University Place announcement. If you want to be in the middle of the action for Duck Daze on Saturday, June 3, don’t forget to register to participate in the parade by May 25. Community groups, school groups, scouts and local businesses are encouraged to join in the procession, which will begin at 10 […]
Save the Date: 9th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Museum Golf Classic
Submitted by Buffalo Soldiers Museum. The 9th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Museum Golf Classic will be held August 24, 2023 at 1 pm at Eagle’s Pride Golf Course. Learn more an register at BuffaloSoldiersTacoma.org.
Backhoe for Sale
City of Fircrest announcement. The City is now accepting sealed bids for a 2002 Caterpillar 420D Loader Backhoe Extendahoe. Backhoe Sale – Click for More Information
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on May 8
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, May 8, 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 […]
County Council Proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month and Invitation to Participate in Wildfire Ready Neighbors
Pierce Conservation District announcement. The Pierce County Council issued a proclamation at its May 2 meeting announcing May as “Wildfire Awareness Month.” The proclamation underscores how wildfire risk and severity in Western Washington is increasing, along with the need to deliver meaningful action to mitigate these risks. Over the past few years, wildfires have begun […]
Obituary Notices – May 5, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jesse Austin Mosich. Mountain View Funeral Home: Joerg Francisco Morrison; Jacklyn Ann Shaffer; Mari Anne Street. Hinsey Brown Funeral Service: Jerry Rowland.
New Executive Director for LASA
Submitted by Shannon O’Connell. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Scales as the next Executive Director of LASA. We want to express our thanks to all involved in the search, as this was an undertaking that required the involvement of a vast network of contacts to connect with the […]
Temporary entrance coming to Fort Steilacoom Park, road closures planned
City of Lakewood announcement. On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will remain in […]