Submitted by Nikki Bufford. I am running for Fircrest City Council because I believe that with strength in community and a concerted approach, we can build a future Fircrest that delivers the quality of life you deserve. I am so proud to be a resident of Fircrest and part of a community that lifts and […]
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George Fox University name spring graduates, dean’s list honorees
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2021. Fircrest Heath Hollensbe, doctor of ministry Tacoma Meghan Elford, bachelor of arts in sociology Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2021 […]
Gonzaga University names local spring graduates, Dean’s List, and President’s List honorees
The following Gonzaga University students participated in graduation exercises during our Commencement Ceremony that was held on Sunday, May 9, 2021. These students have either completed their undergraduate degree or are expected to complete their degree requirements this year. Fircrest, WA Alexander McCullough, Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration Lakewood, WA Madeline Bruner, Bachelor […]
Jim Andrews Running for Fircrest City Council Position 7
Submitted by Jim Andrews. Through my Public service and military experience, I have found that leadership, honesty and service to others matter. If elected I will listen to all citizens and consider their perspective in making decisions that are in the best interests of our City. In my careers I have worked with both large […]
Local students achieves academic distinction at Whitman College
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Local students earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College. This recognition is given to students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits, passed all credits attempted, and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on no fewer than nine graded credits during the semester. […]
Fircrest announces Local Vaccination Clinic
Tacoma Ministerial Alliance (TMA) will partner with Church of the Living God to host a community vaccine clinic. VALMED LLC has made 300 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines available to the community. 2102 S. M St, TACOMA, WA 98405 Register by calling: 253-272-3399 or Email: thevisioncenter@comcast.net Visit Tacoma Ministerial Alliance (tmatoday.org) for more info The post Local […]
Fircrest City Council Elections 2021
The City of Fircrest has four City Council positions up for election in 2021. Positions 1, 2, 6, and 7 are the positions up for election. Current Councilmembers in those positions are as follows: Position 1: David M Viafore Position 2: Shannon Reynolds Position 6: Denny Waltier Position 7: Jamie Nixon The term for Fircrest […]
Run, run, running with Dave Matzen
Marathon Runner, Realtor, Scout Leader of Boy Scout Troop 248 and Foster Parent to Dozens of Kids An endurance runner’s heart becomes substantially larger than normal over time. Marathon runners’ hearts may be half-again as large. As I recently learned more about Dave Matzen, I am convinced that his heart is even bigger than that. […]
2016 – The Year in… Woo…
We no more than curbed ebola, then Zika came on a tourist visa. Jolly Old England voted to Brexit, then took the walk of shame the next day. Boy… we would never do something THAT stupid.