Submitted by KM Hills. On my way home from Chambers Bay, after a walk with my favorite K-9, I drove past the corner of Whitman and Motor Ave, here in Lakewood. Some election signs caught my attention and made me question who some of the Clover Park School District Board Members are truly representing? The […]
TCC Student Government Forum – Tacoma Mayor Candidates
Submitted by Tacoma Community College Student Government. Tacoma Community College Student Government is hosting a candidate forum featuring Tacoma Mayoral candidates Steve Haverly and Victoria Woodards. This virtual forum, which is free and open to the public, will be on Wednesday, October 13, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. To learn what questions students have and […]
Washington Shelters Work Together to Help Dog in Need
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Tacoma, Seattle, and Yakima Humane Societies worked together to return a lost dog to its family over 150 miles away. On September 25, Teddy Bear, a 5-year-old German shepherd dog was found by hikers in the Wenatchee National Forest and was brought to the Humane Society […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Oct. 13 (6 PM) to review 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities, 2022 State Legislative Agenda and Policy Manual and 2022 Pierce County Policy Manual. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
JBLM to train with artillery Oct. 12-15
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 7:30 a.m. Oct. 12 to 11:59 p.m. Oct.15. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
SSMCP to Host Behavioral Health Forum
A story from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) invites the public to its virtual half-day Behavioral Healthcare Forum on Oct. 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. The goal is to convene behavioral health and social service professionals to educate civilian providers on the military healthcare system. […]
The DuPont City Council Oct. 12 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 12 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Promising Futures: Thomas eighth grader Nevaeh Matheson
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Thomas Middle School eighth grader Nevaeh Matheson. Nevaeh started dancing when she was three years old and hasn’t stopped since. She does ballet and jazz dancing and hopes that it can be a major part of her future. Her favorite academic […]
Strickland, Kilmer Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Brenda Mallory, the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and leaders from the Nisqually Indian Tribe and other Tribal nations for a walking tour of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge […]