JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is just three weeks away. The airshow is free and open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Gates open at 9 a.m. and flying begins at 11:30 a.m. Here is key information about the Airshow: General Public […]
Lakewood SummerFEST is July 15, 2023
The South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration is July 15, when the City of Lakewood hosts its annual SummerFEST. This free festival is the city’s largest event of the year and offers something fun for everyone. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with welcoming remarks by Mayor Jason Whalen. Immediately following House Band of Lakewood takes the […]
Residential property values drop three percent
The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website, www.PierceCountyWa/atr. “Home values in all parts of our county have leveled off from the high-water mark of last year, and in most cases decreased slightly,” said Mike Lonergan, Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents: Celebrating the 13th Annual Samoa Cultural Day/Week
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated arrival of the 13th Annual Samoa Cultural Day/Week, a vibrant and joyous celebration of the Samoan people and their rich Polynesian heritage. This event promises to immerse participants in the vibrant culture, traditions, and delicious cuisine of Samoa. Order of events Sunday, July 23, […]
Tenth anniversary of the National Drive Electric Steilacoom
Submitted by Dick Muri. Online registration open for the Tenth anniversary of the National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival, 10:30AM – 1:30 PM, Saturday, September 16th, is here. You are cordially invited to register & attend the 10th annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom Festival 2023, Saturday, Sept 16th, Downtown Steilacoom anytime from 10:30 AM to 1 […]
Letter: Look Up
We were wearily trudging back to our vehicle parked somewhere ahead – too far, to hear the grandkids moaning – after an afternoon hike to the beach. We had enjoyed attempting to bomb a piece of driftwood into oblivion; clambered about among the rocks; pretended to fend off bears, snakes, and other non-existent figments of […]
Six Positions Open on Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities: five member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18. The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is comprised of 11 volunteers from Tacoma and Pierce County with a variety of experiences and expertise. […]
2024 Community Services Funding Available
The City of Puyallup is accepting applications from social service agencies and non-profit corporations interested in providing social services to the community. The City Council will consider the funding requests during its 2024 budget process. Approved requests will be included in the 2024 Budget to the extent permitted by the availability of funds. Applications are […]
Thirteenth Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Campaign
Submitted by Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 13th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 28 – July 31, 2023, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 450 locations that will be […]