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Message from the Assistant Principal, November 12, 2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of the veterans and guests who joined us on Tuesday for our Veterans Day Assembly. We are so grateful for the opportunity to recognize and honor the service, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this a meaningful celebration. Our Briarwood students did an excellent job, and we are so proud of the respect and appreciation they demonstrated!

Olympia, WA · 2d

The Olympian

Smash burger restaurant opens in Thurston Co. New apartments planned in Tumwater

PNW Smash Burger , the father and son dream of Alexander and Xander Mararac, is now reality as the grand opening of the business is set for Saturday, Nov. 14. “After a long wait, we are officially opening our doors!” they said in an email. Both have food experience. Alex grew up working in his parents’ Filipino restaurant in South Tacoma, he said, and Xander, his son, studied culinary arts at the New Market Skills Center in Tumwater and was set to do the same at South Puget Sound Community College until the program closed, The Olympian previously reported. Let’s get to the important stuff: What’s a smash burger? It’s a balled up beef patty that is then flattened on a hot surface, stainless steel or cast iron, giving the burger a seared and crispy edge while maintaining its juiciness, the Mararacs told The Olympian. What’s on the menu? For one, the Alpine smash burger: Using 100% ground chuck, they then add grilled onions, melted Swiss cheese and top it with truffle garlic aioli sauce and serve it on a buttered toasted potato bun. Where can you get one? 730 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Suite D. They intend to operate

Tumwater, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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How DJ Mims turned Puyallup into WA's best high school football team

When Luke Parker broke Puyallup High’s single-season touchdown receptions record in last week’s playoff win over Lewis & Clark, he didn’t have to go far to find the previous record holder. Dane Looker was standing on the sideline, in fact, when Parker recorded his record-breaking 19th touchdown catch. Looker, who played with quarterback Brock Huard in the mid-1990s, is Puyallup’s receivers coach. “Congratulations,” he told Parker, a senior captain. “You earned it.” Looker went on to play at the UW and in the NFL. “It was really rewarding to hear,” Parker said. “But you know, I’m not satisfied. I feel like the state’s championship’s our goal as a team.” That goal is within reach. The WIAA’s state high school football tournaments begin this week across Washington. Puyallup, which is 10-0, is the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A tournament. At this point in the season, Puyallup is the state’s undisputed No. 1 team. Just look at the resume. A 57-14 road win over Rocky Mountain, one of Idaho’s top programs. A 32-14 win over Bellevue, which is a 3A title contender. A 43-42 overtime road win over Lake Stevens, the No. 2 seed in the 4A state tournament. A

Puyallup, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

Olympia Regional Airport's neighbors concerned about noise, pollution increase from new Spokane to Olympia route

As the Olympia Regional Airport prepares to welcome direct flights to and from Spokane for the 2027 legislative session, area residents are reiterating concerns about noise and air pollution.  ...

Olympia, WA · 3d

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Saint Martin’s University Gala Raises $1.42 Million With Chef Renee Erickson

Saint Martin’s University‘s annual black-tie Gala raised $1.42 million with a significant portion going to student scholarships on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Hosted by Chef Renee Erickson, the evening brought together alumni, friends and benefactors in support of Saint Martin’s students. Held in the Hal and Inge...

Lacey, WA · 1d

Washington is for Adventure

Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime

Tacoma's Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum all open free on Third Thursday evenings, and this month that's November 19. Here's how to stack them with a walk across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The post Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime appeared first on Washington is for Adventure .

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Tacoma Public Library Swasey branch to close December 15, 2026 – mid-February 2027, for building improvements.

Tacoma Public Library is excited to announce upcoming improvements to the Swasey Library. Improvements include replacement of failing windows and doors, extensive landscaping, updated children’s and teen spaces, and refreshed furnishings throughout the building. Swasey Library, located at 7001 Sixth Avenue in Tacoma, will close during construction starting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, with a planned reopening in mid-February 2027.

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KIRO 7 Seattle

Tacoma cake boutique resumes decorating classes after rebuilding from fire

Tacoma's Celebrity Cake Studio reopens its doors after a devastating 2024 arson attack destroyed the long-standing bakery.

Tacoma News Tribune

‘Only seen this in textbooks.' Pierce Co. girl's journey with rare brain malady

Kinley Harriman was 10 days old when she had a stroke. It was the summer of 2017 when her mother, Kayla Harriman, rushed her to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, where staff prepared to perform heart surgery. Just before Kinley went to the operating table, an ultrasound revealed something completely different: an ultra-rare brain condition called Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM). Kinley — who lives in Bonney Lake with Kayla, her stepfather and two younger brothers — was the one person out of every 3 million with VOGM, according to a 2023 study from Duke University. Boston Children’s Hospital says the condition happens when arteries in the brain connect to veins instead of capillaries. The capillaries normally act as a buffer, slowing down blood flow; but with VOGM, bypassing the capillaries causes high-pressure blood to rush straight into the veins. VOGM is nearly 100% fatal if left untreated, according to the Journal of Neurosurgery — often leading to heart failure and severe brain injuries. Because the condition is so rare, specialized treatment is scarce, often forcing families out of state for complex surgeries — including the Harrimans, who flew across the country six times to see specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Bonney Lake, WA · 1d

Tacoma Daily Index

TS# WA-18-845585-SW-NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TS# WA-18-845585-SW Borrower: DALE WILLERT. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-18-845585-SW Title Order No.: DEF-627172 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 200505311902 Parcel Number(s): 4575000180, 4575000170 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: DALE J WILLERT, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/18/2026, at 09:00 AM At the Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, at the 2nd Floor Entry Plaza outside the county courthouse sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PIERCE, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 21 and the East half of Lot 20 in Block 1 of Holst Addition to the City of Tacoma, as per plat recorded in Volume 13 of Plats, Page 52, records of Pierce County Auditor; Situate in the County of Pierce, State of Washington. More commonly known as: 931 E 51ST ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2817 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/25/2005, recorded 5/31/2005, under Instrument No. 200505311902 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/17/2017 as Instrument No. 201701170042 records of PIERCE County, Washington, from DALE J WILLERT, AS HIS SEPARATE ESTATE, as grantor(s), to RAINIER TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR WILMINGTON FINANCE, A DIVISION OF AIG FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 200701240824. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $91,265.21. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $199,396.77, together with interest as provided in the Note from 6/1/2021 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/18/2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/7/2026 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/7/2026 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/7/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 1/10/2019. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: https://nwjustice.org/home Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-18-845585-SW. Dated: 8/13/2026 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-18-845585-SW Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0316669 11/13/2026 12/4/2026.

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Walk a mile over Washington’s wild tideland where river, marsh, and sea collide

About eight miles northeast of Olympia, the Nisqually River empties into Puget Sound through one of the last relatively undisturbed estuaries on the water. Salt marsh, mudflats, freshwater wetlands, riparian forest and grassland all press together here in a tight mosaic that earned the site a National Natural Landmark designation.

Olympia, WA · 3d

tacomaweekly.com

South Sound Teams Advance in State Football Playoffs

South Sound high school football teams took the field Saturday as Washington's state playoffs opened with the round of 32. Several area teams advanced with victories, while others won close games to keep their seasons going. Mount Tahoma and Lakes picked up playoff wins, while Puyallup, Sumner, Graham-Kapowsin, Federal Way,...

Tacoma, WA · 4d

Tacoma News Tribune

Traffic Alert: Overnight lane closures on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

If you’re driving from Gig Harbor to Tacoma on Friday night, plan ahead. The two right lanes approaching the 2007 bridge on eastbound State Route 16 will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation . The ramps from 24th Street and 36th Street to eastbound state Route 16 will also close. The closures will allow crews to clean the joints on the bridge, according to WSDOT. Drivers will need to stay in the left lanes to cross the bridge, and drivers on 24th Street and 36th Street will see signed detours to access eastbound State Route 16 from Olympic Drive. The two left lanes approaching the bridge will also be closed from 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. During the closure from Friday night and into Saturday morning, the toll booths will be closed. Drivers headed to Tacoma will stay in the left lanes to go onto the bridge and will be billed through their Good To Go! account or receive a bill in the mail if they do not have one. WSDOT urges drivers to

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Medina Foundation Hands Yelm, Grays Harbor Groups Millions in Final Grants

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is getting $3 million for a permanent Yelm clubhouse, and it's not alone — nonprofits across Thurston and Grays Harbor counties just landed some of the largest individual grants the Seattle-based charitable foundation has ever made. The money is part of a final round of transformational grants, each ranging from $1 million to $5 million, awarded to 42 nonprofits as the Medina Foundation spends down its remaining resources before shutting its doors in 2027.

Thurston County, WA · 2d

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Tacoma City Council continues work on budget, allocates some funding for community service officers

The Tacoma City Council is working to pass a balanced budget for 2027-28. The city was facing a $40 million budget deficit. Tacoma's city manager shared a budget proposal with the council last month, including program cuts and plans to increase revenue. As it stands, the city plans to eliminate...

Tacoma News Tribune

Squid jigging season is back in the South Sound! Here's where to find them

It’s squidding time in the South Sound, and Tacomans are lighting up the water (and social media ) with nets and jigs. November through February is peak squid-jigging season, and Pacific market squid are back in the South Sound by the millions. Though there are always some resident squid in Puget Sound, migratory squid flush in and out by way of the Strait of Juan de Fuca every year, first showing up around Neah Bay in late May, then to Port Angeles in August, Edmonds in September, Elliott Bay and finally the South Sound in November and December, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The best way to catch a squid is to jig for it. No, not the dance (though you’re welcome to do that once you’ve caught one). Jigging in fishing is when you pump and pull an artificial lure (called a jig) up and down in the water like a sewing machine. Squid are attracted to the colorful jigs, which have multiple hooks, and, if you’re doing it right, they’ll grab hold of them. No bait necessary. WDFW allows up to four jigs per line and a 10-pound bucket maximum of squid a

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Football Recap: Mount Tahoma Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Rainier Beach + How To Watch

With a playoff win on the line, Mount Tahoma rose to the challenge on Friday. They strolled past the Rainier Beach Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 38-20. The victory is more of the same for the Thunderbirds, who have now won seven games in a row. Mount...

Seattle, WA · 15h

hoodline.com

Tacoma Hospital Sees E-Bike Injuries in Kids Nearly Double, Warns of Skull Fractures

Doctors at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma have treated 30 children so far in 2026 for e-bike and e-scooter trauma, compared with 20 during all of 2025, and the injuries are getting worse: skull fractures, spinal fractures and facial fractures among kids whose average age is just 12. The...

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Men's Basketball Pulls Away From Evergreen State in Season Opener

OLYMPIA, Washington – Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball poured in 31 points over the final 10 minutes to open its season with a 98-79 victory over The Evergreen State College on Wednesday evening at the Costantino Recreation Center. The Vulcans held a nine-point lead at the break, 48-39, but Evergreen...

Hilo, HI · 3d

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