Platinum Soul has the ability to generate the excitement and enthusiasm that will have every crowd on its feet and dancing to the beat. https://platinumsoulnw.com/about-the-band The performance will take place at Clocktower Park (1400 Palisade Blvd, DuPont) on June 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Local Students Earn Degrees from University of Northern Colorado
The following local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the spring 2023 semester. The students, degrees, areas of study, honors and hometowns are: Lakewood – Catherine Hessler, Master of Arts in Special Education For more information about the class of spring 2023 visit https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/2023-spring-commencement.aspx
Obituary Notices – June 19, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Alexander Charles Fushi; Chloe Johanna Harriet Rose; Angeline Sablan. Hill Funeral Home: Kristine Marie Near.
Strickland, Latta Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” Strickland said. “Strengthening our nation’s energy grid is necessary for […]
EngineerGirl Announces 2023 Writing Contest Winners
The National Academy of Engineering announced today the winners of its 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest. This year’s competition asked students in Grades 3 through 12 to write an essay on how female and/or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s greatest achievements. Specifically, this year’s contest prompt asked students to choose one of the […]
JBLM, DuPont, Steilacoom Youth Wrestling
Submitted by Joe Slocum. Wrestling season is just around the corner! Get your kids involved in a sport that will improve their athleticism for every other sport and will strengthen their resilience in life. Click here to register.
Colin Kodama graduates from Marquette University
This past spring, Colin Kodama of Lakewood, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kodama earned a Master of Science in Specialty Certification in Endodontics. Kodama was one of 3,143 students to graduate from Marquette in May. The university celebrated its 142nd Commencement with a series of events, including Graduate Recognition Ceremonies at Fiserv Forum […]
Payroll employment increases while unemployment rate falls in May
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May. “The May jobs report shows that the Washington labor market is mostly holding up,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “While the overall trend in job growth is slowing, it is occurring gradually. In contrast, the household measure of employment—which measures […]
Obituary Notices – June 17, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Leon George Wittner Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Margaret Jayne Johnson; Arthur John Swanson. Scott Funeral Home: Tina Marie Roberts McGilberry.