Grab your golf clubs and represent your city in the Fourth Annual Washington State Waste Connections Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament on August 20, 2021 at The Home Course. The tournament kicks off at 8 AM with a breakfast buffet and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, prizes, golf swag, and a raffle! This is […]
Letter: Two Consistent Questions
Submitted by Jeff Brown. My name is Jeff Brown and I am running for the Clover Park School Board in Position 3. This weekend I was able to visit hundreds of homes in Lakewood and more deeply understand what weighs in the hearts and minds of families regard the education of their children in Clover […]
The Doty Group Wins 2021 Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence
The Doty Group, P.S., a leading accounting firm in Tacoma announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of […]
Meet the Author of “Winter at Truckee Lake” the story of the famous 1846 Donner Party
This coming Tuesday, 3 Aug, author Eric Ebel will be autographing his book on the famous 1846-47 “Donner Party” tragedy at the newly re-opened LakewoodHistory Museum. Trapped in the freezing snow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, 90 people fight to survive an ordeal that will go down in history. Book sales and autographs begin at […]
Lakewood Police Department to Deploy Body Cameras
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Monday, July 19, the Lakewood City Council approved the purchase of body cameras by the Lakewood Police Department. Lakewood will be the first Pierce County municipality to equip all marked vehicles with in-car cameras and all officers with body-worn cameras. “We think that cameras will go a long way towards demonstrating transparency to […]
Letter: Jason Whalen – A Proven & Experienced Civic Leader
Submitted by John Simpson. Jason Whalen is a civic leader who has sought the positive in everything he has accomplished as a member of the Lakewood City Council. My observation is premised on what I have seen and heard him do and say, respectively, over the seven years I served with him. His sole focus […]
Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske announce coffee and conversation tour
A press release from Washington House Democrats. Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative District. Residents are invited to drop in and share questions, concerns and thoughts about issues facing the district, lawmakers’ work in the Legislature, help with state agencies or accessing services, and more. […]
Strickland’s Statement on the Passing of Dr. Dolores Silas
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dolores Silas. “Councilwoman Dr. Dolores Silas was a beloved mentor, trailblazer, and a strong voice for education, equity, and progress. We will miss her. “Recognized by the City of Tacoma with a Lifetime […]
Pierce County Council Chair Appointed to National Health Steering Committee
Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young was recently appointed to a one-year term as chair of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Health Steering Committee by NACo President Larry Johnson. Johnson, a DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner, made the leadership appointments shortly after being sworn in July 12 at the conclusion of NACo’s annual conference. The […]