When the party is over, he goes home and, on his threshold, he remembers his loss, and enters again into the shadow of his sorrow that darkens his path. “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful,” reads the proverb. In this mortal life, joy and sorrow are strangely intermingled. There is no rose without a […]
Growing into her own: Sarah Davis discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU
Written by Lisa Patterson, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather […]
McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan Selected for a 2023 APA/PAW Excellence in Planning Award
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Long-Range Planning team earned an Excellence in Planning Award in the category of implementation for the McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan from the American Planning Association (APA) and the Planning Association of Washington (PAW). The award was presented April 27, at the annual PAW […]
Apply today for the Lakewood Police Citizens Academy
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood Police Department is once again hosting its Citizens Academy, an eight-week opportunity for residents to learn more about the Lakewood Police Department. This annual course is held at the police station. Attendees will learn first-hand from Lakewood officers, detectives and command staff about their jobs in law enforcement. Weekly […]
When not to read a book
Pierce County Library System social media update. Solid advice.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides affordable, healthy food for older adults in Pierce County
Beginning today, eligible seniors can apply online for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and receive vouchers to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and farm stores. Over 3,700 vouchers valued at $80 are available and may be used for fresh, nutritious, locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables and honey. Participants must meet the following […]
Obituary Notices – May 2, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Diane Marie Gallagher; Collin Glover; Cheryl Ann Warden. Mountain View Funeral Home: William V. Bradley; Edward J. Shannon. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Gladys A. Jackson; Margrit Ayuso; Carl F. Nielsen. Powers Funeral Home: Jason Robert Amundson. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Mildred “Mitty” Katherine (Morse) Gregory.
Lakewood United: An Invitation and a “Thank You”
Lakewood United announcement. The public is invited to join us on Thursday, May 4th at 6:00 pm at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus, Olympic Bldg., Room 102. Guest Speaker: Julie A Manley White Ph.D., Chancellor and CEO of Pierce College District According to a recent economic impact study, each year Washington’s community and technical colleges, their […]
The 4th of July is just around the corner
Submitted by French Wetmore, Steilacoom. Before we know it, Steilacoom will be celebrating Independence Day with our hometown parade, Street Fair, Ice Cream Social, Beer Garden, and Dance. You don’t have to be from Steilacoom to come and enjoy the festivities. The highlight of our celebration is the professional fireworks display from a barge on […]