Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place will meet on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 to 1 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West in University Place. Our speakers this month will be presenting the challenging life of parents with adult children with disabilities. This is also a great opportunity […]
Sewer project kicks off in Spanaway
Pierce County social media post. Ph 6 road closure for B Street Sewer Interceptor project in Spanaway begins Tuesday, 1/17. 8th Ave E between SR 7 and 197th St C E will be closed during this period. Detour signs will be in place to direct drivers to an alternate route. PierceCountyWa.gov/BStreet
2023 Lions Club Crab Feed and Dance, Feb. 25
Lakewood First Lions Club announcement. It’s that time again, so if you like to eat crab (chicken is an alternate meal choice), drink beer or wine, want to dance to a fabulous rock band, splurge on fabulous desserts, then plan on attending the Lakewood First Lions Club’s ninth annual Crab Feed at 6 p.m. on […]
CPSD Promising Future: Dangelo Rodriguez
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Open Doors Youth Engagement Program senior Dangelo Rodriguez. Dangelo moved from Long Beach, Cali., to Lakewood last year and joined Open Doors to make a positive shift in his life. “This was a great way to get more credits in a […]
Horizons Economic Forecast Event to Give Business Insights for 2023
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. TACOMA — The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s upcoming Horizons Economic Forecast will provide crucial insights for business to make sound decisions in 2023. This event will feature panelists from a wide array of sectors, as well as leading economists who will discuss the local, regional, and national economies. These insights make this […]
Testing and final touches continue in January
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, striping paint on the street, testing systems, installing crosswalks, and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. The contractor is also working on final checklist items, which come up […]
Lakewood Heroes: Video Series (Anthony Veliz)
Our next video in our Lakewood Heroes series features Clover Park School District Director Anthony Veliz, who shares how Martin Luther King Jr. inspired him and why he wanted to get involved to help Lakewood youth. How has King inspired you? Watch: youtu.be/27bFflmLrdo
Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners welcomes three new members
Pierce Transit announcement. Three local leaders recently took their place on the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners, with three other members transitioning off the Board. Edgewood Mayor Daryl Eidinger returned to the Pierce Transit Board in December, representing the City of Edgewood. Eidinger previously served on the Pierce Transit Board from May 2014 to October 2020. He became […]
JBLM will conduct mortar and demolitions training Jan. 17-20
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training from Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. to Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m.