Pierce College announcement. In recognition of Pierce College’s dedication and service to the military community, the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) has named the college the recipient of the 2022 Institution Award. The CCME Institution Award is presented to a higher education institution in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 28 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 28 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Board Treasurer, Volunteer Candidates Sought for Center for Arts & Technology in Parkland
Submitted by Arivva Center for Arts & Technology. Arivva Center for Arts and Technology in Parkland, WA is focused on catalytic visual art education and workforce training. The organization is committed to transforming the lives of high school students and young adults in some of Pierce County’s most challenged neighborhoods by connecting them to opportunities […]
Reclaimed
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. There are many ways a piece of private property can fall into a terrible condition. A family medical issue may distract a homeowner. The loss of a job may delay home repairs or maintenance. Or advancing age may prevent an older person from caring for their home as they […]
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Open House on Sunday, Jan. 30
Submitted by St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School. St. Frances Cabrini School students in Lakewood will be involved in special events daily beginning Sunday as part of the nationwide Catholic Schools Week celebration. School Principal Mrs. Monica Davis said each day will have a different theme locally while also acknowledging the national theme — “Catholic Schools: […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Jan. 28, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. SummerFest is Back; Lakewood’s 2022 Events Announced SummerFest is coming back! After a two-year hiatus, Lakewood’s famous summer soirée will return. Enjoy extraordinary entertainment, live music, food, games, rides, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, July 23. The City will host four thrilling Saturday Street Festivals in 2022 at newly-renovated Colonial Plaza: […]
Across the Fence: Trip Traps
Do you like outings? To exciting places? At hardly any cost at all? Traveling world champion Germany used to have an answer to that seeming contradiction “exciting AND cheap” back in the day. And I can’t remember a week when I didn’t find advertising for such trips in my mail box. The concept was called […]
Committee hears bill to allow campaign funds to pay for childcare
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Legislation to explicitly authorize candidates running for office in Washington state to use campaign funds for childcare was heard in the Senate State Government & Elections Committee today. Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes), would clarify rules on the use of campaign funds. “This legislation is an […]
Survey: Future of Bus Rapid Transit in Pierce County
Pierce County announcement. Want to weigh in on the future of Bus Rapid Transit in Pierce County? Take this interactive survey from Pierce Transit by March 1: bit.ly/32C8R5k. You’ll also be entered to win a $20 pre-loaded ORCA card.
Adam Cook Appointed Tacoma Venues & Events Director
City of Tacoma announcement. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Deputy Director Adam S. Cook to the position of Director, Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE), effective January 31, 2022. The Tacoma City Council confirmed the appointment on January 25. Cook has been interim department Director for Tacoma Venues & Events since September 2021, leading the […]
Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs Included as Pilot Program in U.S. Competition Bill
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On January 25, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act) was included in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022). […]
Eastern Oregon University announces 2021 fall term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 565 students to the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. View the full list at eou.edu/ua/deans-list. Lakewood Darien Kilen Merlin Perez de […]