Joint Base Lewis-McChord social media post. A modern twist on a classic commercial! Shot exclusively featuring the pilots of the Raptor Brigade. As an Army Aviator, you’ll learn to fly some of the most exciting, technologically advanced helicopters in the world. Find out more at @GoArmy.
Tacoma Power’s electricity among the nation’s cleanest
Tacoma Public Utilities social media post. Tacoma Power’s electricity is amongst the cleanest in the nation thanks to our region’s abundant hydropower resources. In Fact, Tacoma Power customers’ homes have a 95% lower carbon footprint than the average U.S. home. Learn more: bit.ly/3yAC6l1
Expanded eligibility for healthcare for Veterans exposed to toxic burn pit
Pierce County social media post. Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits now have expanded eligibility for VA healthcare through the recently signed PACT Act. If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits online.
Obituary Notices – November 17, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ruth Carol Meyer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sarah Darlene Alfredson; Lorraine Yvonne Arnold; Audrey Elizabeth Bell; Shirley Jo Brubaker; Diana Kathryn Caruso; Betty Jean Cottler; Tu To Huynh; Melvin Jenkins; John Neihart; Mary L. Orr; Carol Ann Pannell; Joan Mary Reed.
The American Scene – Lakewood Libraries, A Way Forward
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood. LIBRARIES FOR LAKEWOOD – There are two: “Tenzler replacement and Tillicum rehab”. The joint City/PCLS Citizens Advisory Committee will present (or has presented) recommendations to community and Lakewood City Council, Thursday, November 17. TENZLER – As a practical matter, choices and priorities reviewed will appear limited to “cards in the deck.” But will […]
County burn ban lifted
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency announcement. The burn ban for Greater Pierce County was lifted at 1:00 PM November 16, 2022. There will be no air quality burn bans in effect in the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency jurisdiction at this time.
Cascade, Tacoma Narrows credit unions merge
Submitted by Cascade Federal Credit Union. On October 31, the members of the Tacoma Narrows Federal Credit Union voted to merge with Cascade Federal Credit Union. The merger went into effect on November 1. Accounts and systems will convert on December 1, giving the 800 former Tacoma Narrows FCU members access to all of Cascade FCU‘s […]
The Banshees of Inisherin – Film Review
“Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.” Written and directed by Martin McDonagh. McDonagh is English and director also of In Bruges (2008), Seven Psychopaths (2012) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. I was on my back in a doctor’s office […]
Tree Planting Work Party, November 20, Farrells Marsh Park
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. The rains have come and the trees at the Chambers Street entrance to Farrells Marsh Park are ready to plant.Please come join us Sunday, 20 November, from 1 to 3 pm. We will meet at the Chambers St entrance to the park. Our goal is to give 75 trees a fresh start […]