time capsule june 2009
6/27/09
North Tacoma Fire
Giant plumes of smoke rising over North Tacoma summoned dozens of area residents to the 4200 block of North Orchard Street where a garage fire raged out of control for several minutes.
Surrounding structures caught fire as well. The photos below show the garage fire as well as the adjacent home beginning to go up in flames. Our local fire department got a handle on the
situation while police officers kept the growing assembly of neighbors away from the fire. There were at least 2 audible explosions during the incident. This should serve as a
strong reminder to everyone that fire season is upon us. For more on the fire, take a look at
additional photos and
video from the scene.
-AP
6/25/09
Michael Jackson Dies
The King of Pop dies as the age of 50 from a prescription drug overdose.
-AP
6/10/09
Tacoma's Weekly Volcano Shifts Gears
The Weekly Volcano plans to merge paperspace with cousin outfit, the Ranger/Airlifter, effective
immediately, according to the conversation today over at
feed>>tacoma.
-AP
6/9/09
Espresso Stand in front of Dave's Meat & Produce Closed
The coffee stand in front of Dave's Meat & Produce appears to have closed their
window. Perhaps it will be reopening soon? Today's coffee market seems
cutthroat, and not having a drive-thru or a big name on the sign would seemingly
make it difficult to compete.
-AP
6/2/09
University of Washington Huskies, 2009 National Champions of Softball
Danielle Lawrie. That's the name you'll remember several years from now, long after the dust from the World Series of college softball has settled. The 2009 Player of the Year may be a husky,
but the team rode her like a horse all year, continuing right on through the postseason and off into the sunset in Oklahoma City. By beating the
top ranked Florida Gators 2-0 in a
best of 3 series, the Washington Huskies became softball National Champs for the first time in school history.
The 3rd ranked Huskies made their first tournament appearance in 10 years.
-AP
