Submitted by Willie Frank III Nisqually Tribe Chairman. The Nisqually Tribe strongly objects to the proposal of renaming Ft. Steilacoom Park. To do so erases the history of this area which includes the jailing and hanging of our Nisqually Chief Leschi there. We are requesting a government to government meeting to discuss this and the […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 27 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Book: Twizzle The Crosseyed Cupid by Brian Beardsley
What is love? How does it work? Why are there so many different types of love? In nature, there are these little creatures called cupids and for a long time, they created a very black and white world of love. This little tale is about a unique cupid named Twizzle. You see, Twizzle is crosseyed. […]
Promising Futures: Beachwood fifth grader Kenadie Rachar
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Beachwood Elementary School fifth grader Kenadie Rachar. Her family moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord from Leavenworth, Kan., two years ago. She has loved her time at Beachwood and looks forward to attending a newly built school as a student […]
Letter: Dear CPSD
Submitted by Candyce Hernandez. The ransomware is no longer a viable excuse to not have your things together. It is a new school year and things are still in disarray. It almost seems as though you use it as a scapegoat for incompetence. Your lack of communication is apparent in the way you left the […]
Pulitzer-Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson headlines Tacoma Reads 2021
A press release from Tacoma Public Library. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library, the City of Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards, and Tacoma Reads 2021 lead sponsor the Tacoma Urban League are pleased to announce a full lineup of community events, programs, art exhibits, and virtual author visits with Isabel Wilkerson, Lisa Moore Ramée, and illustrator Rafael López. […]
Letter: Truth, Trust, and Transparency in University Place school board
Submitted by Richard Mercier. Thank you, voters, for propelling Whitney Holz through the primaries and on to the General election. There is never a wrong time to do the right thing and now is the time to do the right thing and elect Whitney Holz to the University Place School Board. She believes, as I […]
Kilmer Helps Introduce the ‘Protecting Our Democracy Act’ to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect America’s Democracy
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) helped introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. The comprehensive […]
Author of Southern Resident Orca Books Ensures Books are Available Free to Children Everywhere
A press release from Keri Newman, Author. Twisted Orca books deliver positive messages to kids about whale conservation- through what The Bay Magazine calls “adorably lovable characters”. Author Keri Newman wants children around the world to fall in love with the Southern Resident Orcas (which are present in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound) and […]