Submitted by Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition. The Rainier to Ruston Relay will be celebrating 21 years at its 2023 event, scheduled to coincide with National Trails Day on June 3. The 50-mile relay carries on a unique tradition begun by a handful of friends decades ago. Over the years, the event has transformed from an annual […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions training March 21-23
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from March 21 at 6 a.m. to March 23 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Letter: Citizen Clover Creek Flood Plain Plan Opposition Statement
Submitted by Don Russell, Lakewood. I am the owner of a shoreline property on American Lake that has been in my family for 114 years. Sadly, during my 93 years, I have witnessed the ongoing degradation of water quality in lakes, streams, ponds, and wetlands throughout the City of Lakewood and Pierce County. As a […]
Lakewood City Manager March 17 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) March 17 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Tacoma Cease Fire to Partner with the City of Tacoma for Community Trauma Response Services
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council will recognize the partnership between the City of Tacoma and JCW & Associates to implement a community trauma response team (CTRT) with a proclamation at the Council Meeting on March 21 at 5 p.m. in Council Chamber (747 Market Street, 1st floor). “Implementation of this […]
Pierce County District Court commissioner appointed
Pierce County announcement. The Pierce County District Court judges are pleased to announce their selection of Pedro Chou as the new District Court commissioner. Pedro’s start date will be May 1, 2023. Pedro will initially be tasked with implementing a Community Court as well as expanding other therapeutic court models to meet the needs of […]
2024 Pierce County Tourism Grant Applications Now Open
Pierce County announcement. Non-profits engaged in tourism efforts can apply for tourism grants in a number of categories, such as leisure, events, meetings, sports, and asset development. The application period for the LTAC and TPA 2024 Funding Cycle is open until April 14. See links below for details and application forms for each grant program. […]
Obituary Notices – March 20, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Charles Thatcher. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Rhoda C. Pappajohn Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Thomas R Chelius.
Got Some Spare Time? We’d Like to Share it With You!
Phil Raschke announcement. Now that Covid is starting to pass into our rearview mirror, the Lakewood History Museum is looking for a few volunteers to help bring our operations back up to speed. Available positions include Board Member, Treasurer, Docent and Newsletter Editor. Board member position entails overseeing policy and special events at the museum. […]