Treva Adkins is not your traditional college student. She’s a mom of four and at 45, she’s often in classes at Pierce College with friends of her teenaged son and daughter. But what really sets her apart is her drive to succeed despite any circumstances. “I love to learn,” Adkins said. “But I also […]
Black Civil War Veterans in Washington State
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Black Civil War Veterans in Washington StateAuthor Talk & Book SigningPresented by Cynthia A. Wilson November 8th @ 6:30pmTHS Museum406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our November monthly program, presented by author and researcher Cynthia A. Wilson. Cynthia will be discussing her newest publication “Civil War Veterans […]
Luann – Love at Last Touch
Don’t you just hate people who attract your attention and everyone else’s around? Luann was one of those people. Just standing and doing nothing she still seemed like an invisible magnetic force that reached out and grabbed hold of both members of the opposite sexes and turned them toward Luann. I had known Luann since […]
Clover Park School District October 2024 Board Review
Oct. 14 Regular Meeting During its Oct. 14 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner and Evergreen Elementary School principal Diana Dix. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed National Principals Month, a classroom visit he made this month, community engagement. National Principals Month Classroom […]
Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend with Metro Parks Tacoma
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Obituary Notices – November 6, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Angela Marie Howard; Dr. Kim David & Bette Eileen Nordberg; Melissa Mae Lujan Perez.
Letter: Lakewood: Where the police are great, and the statistics first-rate
I wanted to share good news about public safety in Lakewood. I’ll begin with a personal experience. If anyone would like to skip that part and get to the news, just scroll below to the subhead “The Numbers.” I served on the council in 2004 when the police department began. It was a busy time, […]
Fircrest City Manager Releases the 2025 Preliminary Budget
Submitted by Dawn Masko, Fircrest City Manager. Dear Citizens of Fircrest, I am pleased to present the 2025 Preliminary Budget and invite you to participate in the 2025 Budget process. The budget document provides a financial plan and operations guide used by City employees to implement various programs and services. Please check the City’s calendar […]
2-1 Infantry Regiment Soldiers left for training at Yakima Training Center
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Washington – Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, will be conducting their scheduled training at the Yakima Training Center (YTC) from November 6-15. The convoy, for most of the journey, moved down Interstate 90 to get to their destination Nov. 4-5. There were approximately […]