WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member Joe Manchin (D-WV) to introduce legislation to help prevent the blistering and destructive infernos destroying homes, businesses and livelihoods and becoming all too common as the climate crisis grows. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – September 22, 2020
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Amy Days. Mountain View Funeral Home: Roy E. Carpenter; Cynthia M. Waight. Powers Funeral Home: Joan Smith; Donald Hanson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Brian Harris; Patricia Kay Mitchell; Domina Marie Huntsman. … [Read more...]
Flag Lowering to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in her memory immediately. … [Read more...]
Letter: Doglio For Congress
Submitted by Nicole Neilson. Beth has been a tireless advocate for our community. In the Legislature, she secured funding for the Veteran's Hub, Interfaith Works Homeless Shelter, and Thurston County Food Bank. She secured much needed funding for school districts in the 22nd. When she was asked to support community efforts to reform police use of force laws, she took decisive action to support … [Read more...]
In 1961, Dad and I attended a San Francisco Giants Game at Candlestick Park
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Some things you never forget. It was 1959, I was 11 years old. Well, no, it was 1961 and I was 13. … [Read more...]
The Effects of Stress on Oral Health: How the stress of COVID-19 is putting your oral health at risk
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. With the ongoing stress of COVID-19 and world events, our bodies are responding physically in ways that put our health at risk – including our oral health. From jaw pain to chipped teeth, stress can manifest in our mouths in painful ways. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notice – September 21, 2020
Hill Funeral Home: Stanley W. Rowden. … [Read more...]
Rotary Recognizes Jesse Blackand Kinney Knauls As Unsung Heroes
Submitted by Anne Enquist, Lakewood Rotary. The most recent winners of the Lakewood Rotary and Partners in Rotary Greater Lakewood Unsung Heroes Award are two longtime volunteers in the Springbrook community—Jesse Black and Kinney Knauls. … [Read more...]
Candidate Forum – 26th Legislative District
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is holding a virtual candidate forum for the public in Legislative District 26 on Tuesday, September 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Candidates for House of Representatives Positions 1 and 2 who will participate in teh forum include Carrie Hesch, Jesse Young, Michelle Caldier and Joy … [Read more...]
Community Work Day at the Lakewood Wildlife Area Saturday
Community Work day at the Lakewood South Sound Wildlife area is scheduled for Saturday September 26th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Come join Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs and other community groups as we work together to improve Lakewood’s Wildlife area. … [Read more...]