Picnicking at Sunnyside Beach on a sunny, Sunday afternoon, the scent of grilled salmon and corn on the cob filling the air…No, this is not a dream! The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) WILL be holding its annual Salmon Bake on July 25 at Sunnyside Beach, 2701 Chambers Creek Road from Noon until 4:00 pm […]
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Steilacoom Department of Public Safety reports 112 incidents in last week
Reported on the Steilacoom Department of Public Safety Facebook Page, “Over the past week, 112 Public Safety incidents occurred in town, including the following: Emergency and patrol incidents – 7 medical aid responses – 29 suspicious circumstance/security checks – 3 responses for persons in crisis/welfare checks – 32 traffic stops – 1 missing person, later […]
Informal Introduction to Steilacoom Town Council Candidate John Perry
Submitted by John Perry. When I decided to “toss my name into the ring” for Steilacoom town council I had not prepared a position paper. Many residents however, have been reaching out and want to know what is important to me. I am happy to say that I am running for Town Council because in […]
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 […]
Local students named to Marquette University’s spring 2021 Dean’s List
Local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. DuPont Roman de Guia is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. Steilacoom, WA Elizabeth Still is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law Studies. To make the Dean’s List, students must […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Great Blue Heron
A poem by Steilacoom resident Rob Hofstad. Silent Sentinel.Graceful Guardian of the Marsh.Tiptoeing amid reed and rush.One foot lifted, frozen in timePoised for a next step,Barely rippling the water’s edge.Head adorned with crested feathers,Like antennae awaiting a first sound.Watching:Watching for unwelcome guests,Unwanted predators,Interlopers.But also…For neighbors,Friends,Kin.If only, we say…If only we had your eyes,Your discerning vision,To […]
Steilacoom High's Lillian Cooper awarded Congress-Bundestag scholarship
ASSE International is pleased to announce that Lillian Cooper, a high school student from Steilacoom, is one of 250 American high school students from across the United States to be awarded the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year. Conditions permitting, students will be travelling from August 2021 to June 2022 […]