Submitted by John Alessio. I want to thank those who took the time to read, and comment on, my October 16 letter in The Suburban Times. There were a number of positive comments. But as I predicted, Schafer’s attackers came out in full force. The depth of ignorrance displayed about CRT and matters related to […]
Lakewood Elks Open House Oct. 23
Submitted by Lakewood Elks #2388. Lakewood WA – The Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388 is having an open house on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Lodge is located at 6313 75th St W in Lakewood. Lakewood Elks Lodge is part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United […]
Letter: Why We Need Commissioner Bacon
Submitted by Michael Conroy, US Army (retired). I have known Mary for over twenty-five years and we first met in the U.S. Army as diesel mechanics stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Mary got out and I stayed in, but we managed to meet again in Germany where Mary was working and going to college at […]
Gravelly Lake Drive will reopen and Nyanza will close on Friday
City of Lakewood press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Work on Lakewood’s JBLM North Access project is progressing: Gravelly Lake Drive will reopen on Friday. The section between Nyanza Road and Veterans Drive has been closed since spring. Once Gravelly Lake Drive reopens, Nyanza Road will close. Crews will connect Nyanza Road to the roundabout. Once […]
Tacoma Public Schools now offering hiring bonuses in response to statewide educator, staff shortage
In response to a statewide educator shortage and highly competitive hiring environment, Tacoma Public Schools is ramping up its hiring efforts to fill important positions by offering $250-$5,000 hiring bonuses. The bonuses are funded by state Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Current employees are also now eligible to receive a $150 bonus […]
Letter: CPSD – 5 Months Late
Submitted by KM Hills. As reported back in May 2021 by KIRO TV the CPSD website was hacked. I have read several submitted letters, here in the Suburban Times, about the District not notifying student’s families with regard to what info may have been stolen, as a result of the hack. I have been employed […]
Veterans Stand Down Taking Place in Tacoma To Assist Homeless Veterans
Tacoma, Wash. – On November 13-14, 2021, the Pacific Northwest Regional Veterans Stand Down will take place at the Tacoma Convention Center located at 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA from 9:00am-3:00pm. “Stand Down” refers to the brief period of time a service member leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Similarly, […]
PSE reveals plan to expand use of clean energy to meet the region’s climate goals
Puget Sound Energy press release. Puget Sound Energy submitted its draft plan for expanding use of clean energy to provide electricity customers with safe, reliable and affordable service. Filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), PSE’s Clean Energy Implementation plan (CEIP) charts a course of action for clean electricity programs and investments for the years […]
RFQ: Wards Lake Park Phase 1 Project
A press release from City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing professional design, engineering services and construction management to assist the City in construction of Phase 1 improvements within Wards Park, located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA. The City proposes […]