Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Spring doesn’t come all at once.She dips a toe into winter,Checks out current conditions:Temperature, prevailing winds,The progress of budding Azaleas. She considers secondary sources:Perhaps the Weather Channel,Definitely the Farmers’ Almanac,Maybe a Ground Hog or two. Don’t blame her for being cautiousOr request deliberations stop,Timing is all importantIn deciding when to open […]
10th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome April 15
Submitted by NINE9LINE. The Veterans Resource Fair is an annual “Labor of Love” event, hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, supporting over 35,000 military Veterans and their families. The 10th Annual edition will take place at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall on April 15 (9 am-3 pm). The Veterans Resource Fair was conceived by veterans who […]
Auditions for Lakewood Institute of Theatre’s Musical: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Lakewood Institute of Theatre (LIT) announcement. Announcing auditions for Lakewood Institute of Theatre’s Advanced Summer Musical: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street March 4th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, for Grades 7-12 (Students must either be in (or have completed by June) at least the 7th Grade. Those who have completed the 12th Grade are welcome). For the […]
Electron Hydro dam owner pleads guilty to operating an unlawful hydraulic project
Washington State Attorney General’s Office announcement. TACOMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Electron Hydro, LLC and its Chief Operating Officer Thom Fischer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project. The plea avoids a trial for Fischer and his company. The Attorney General’s Office recommended a sentence that […]
“A Night at the Sands” tribute to Sinatra with Joey Jewell, Jim Kerl’s Orchestra & Special Guests
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The Fabulous Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388 will host “A Night at the Sands” a Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra on Saturday, March 11th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The renowned Joey Jewell and the Extraordinaire Jim Kerl’s Swinging Sixties Orchestra […]
Job Opening at Lakeview Light & Power
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power is looking to hire an Electric Meter Technician. This is a union position starting at $62.39/hr. Job hours are regular business hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. This position performs a wide range of work, including construction, maintenance, and operation of our single and […]
Leavitt passes bill addressing spam and robocalls from House
Washington State House Democrats announcement. On Feb. 27, 2023, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1051, the Robocall Spam Protection Act, holding bad actors accountable for illegal robocalls. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced the legislation in partnership with Attorney General Bob Ferguson. “Everyone has a family member or knows someone who has fallen […]
The Value of a Lost Tooth Reaches an All-Time High in 2023
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. The value of those wiggly teeth is on the rise in 2023. In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day (Feb. 28), the Tooth Fairy has released the findings of the annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, sponsored by Delta Dental, which shows a whopping 53% increase for kids in Washington […]
Public feedback period open for additional Tacoma Dome Link Extension stations and alignment
Sound Transit announcement. On Feb. 27, Sound Transit launched a public engagement period for potential additional station and alignment alternatives for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. Through environmental work to date, Sound Transit identified the need to consider more station options in Fife due to the presence of floodplains and an additional route in the South Federal […]