The Fall 2023 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is hitting mailboxes around Lakewood now. Each quarter the magazine is mailed to more than 31,000 residences across the city. Inside find information about the latest projects, upcoming events, a message from the Lakewood City Council and other details about what’s happening in the community. […]
The Thanksgiving Play coming to Tacoma
Tacoma Arts Live’s Theater Northwest will present the production of The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse. Director Josh Knudson leads the cast in a seasonal satire about four white people attempting create an educational and politically correct First Thanksgiving pageant for Native American Heritage Month. The play explores themes of privilege, historical accuracy, and the challenges faced by […]
Career summit prepares JBLM service members for life after service
Story by Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Hiring our Heroes hosted a two-day career summit and civilian employment job fair event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 19 and 20 that bridged the gap between the military community and civilian employment. On Sept. 19, military spouses looking for […]
Caring for Kids Prepares CPSD Students for the New Year
As the new school year approached, Caring for Kids and its army of passionate volunteers hosted its Ready to Learn Fair and other events around the city to help Clover Park School District (CPSD) students prepare for success in the classroom. Caring for Kids also stepped in to help following a fire at the Jamestown Estates in August that impacted CPSD families by […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
City of Tacoma Provides Update on Alternative Response Efforts
TACOMA, Wash. – During the Sept. 19, 2023 City Council Study Session, the City of Tacoma provided an update on its alternative response efforts, which continue to focus on: The HOPE Team recently began its “soft launch” phase. This phase, which started this month, is comprised of self-dispatch and requests from Tacoma Fire Department and […]
The DuPont Special Planning Commission Sept. 25 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont Special Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 25 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Symphony Tacoma Unveils Electrifying 2023-2024 Season
Tacoma, WA — September 21, 2023 — Symphony Tacoma, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional live orchestral performances, is proud to announce its anticipated 2023-2024 concert season. This season promises to be a journey through the world of classical music, showcasing a diverse repertoire that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. Explore Symphony […]
Kilmer, Timmons Spearhead Bipartisan “Fix Congress Caucus”
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (Sept. 21, 2023), U.S. Representatives and Co-Chairs of the Fix Congress Caucus Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and William Timmons (SC-04) launched the Fix Congress Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to making Congress more effective, efficient, and transparent for the American people. “The Modernization Committee was established with […]