By Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Vehicles identified as abandoned across Joint Base Lewis-McChord created a multitude of concerns for installation leaders seeking to remove them. JBLM leaders have worked together for almost a year to find the best outcome for all those involved including vehicle owners if […]
Firefighters Complete Recent Training Certification
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Recently, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) held a three-day simulation lab for initial Blue Card certification. Six WPFR firefighters successfully completed the training and will now be certified. Blue Card is the communication model used by firefighters on emergency scenes. Several neighboring agencies also use it, which allows […]
Brianna Norris is Rotary’s March Student of the Month
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Rotary Club of Lakewood named Harrison Preparatory School senior Brianna Norris the March Student of the Month at its March 3 meeting. Brianna is an exceptional scholar, honor graduate candidate and talented musician who is an active member of her school community. She participates in Harrison Prep’s choral ensemble, school […]
Christine Gregoire joins Puget Sound Energy Board of Directors
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire joined the board of directors for Puget Energy, Inc. and Puget Sound Energy Inc., effective Feb. 24, 2023. Christine Gregoire is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Challenge Seattle, an alliance of CEOs from 21 of the region’s largest private-sector employers. She served as Washington’s […]
CPSD Promising Future: Sam Rasmussen
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures featured student this week is Idlewild Elementary School fifth grader Sam Rasmussen. Every year, Idlewild students work on a year-long project that culminates in a presentation at their exhibition. This year, Sam and his partner were assigned the topic of innovation, infrastructure and […]
17th season kicks off with Puget Sound Concert Opera
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Tuesday March 14th at 7:00pm at Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma FREE to all, although donations are very much appreciated to sustain this series! The Dueling Divas’ Musical Theater Favorites: sopranos Katie Hochman and Regina Thomas, joined by mezzo-soprano Dawn Padula, with John Burkhardt at the piano. Grant […]
Lakewood Youth Council to discuss climate change March 9
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood Youth Council is hosting a discussion on climate change. Join them March 9 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Harrison Prep, 9103 Lakewood Dr. SW. This event is for students only and is open to any high school student in Lakewood. Register: CityofLakewood.Us/Youth-Council
Military Affairs Forum will highlight work of Defense State Liaison Office
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, in partnership with South Sound Military and Communities Partnership, will hold its next Military Affairs Forum breakfast meeting at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1425 East 27th Street, Tacoma on March 21, 2023, from 8:00am to 9:30am. Join the discussion with our featured guest speaker, Tammie Perreault, a Northwest Region […]
What You Need to Know About Upcoming Medicaid Changes
Submitted by By Caitlin Duffy, Director of Business Development at Community Health Plan of Washington. On April 1, the Washington State Health Care Authority anticipates returning to normal operations and begin to mail renewal notices to confirm the eligibility of Medicaid (Apple Health in Washington state) recipients in Washington state. This is after nearly three […]