By Greg Premo, Chief of Police. Over the last 12 months, many local and state governments have been exploring various proposals related to law enforcement reforms. These discussions have included new laws on police tactics, administrative policies and new approaches to addressing criminal behavior. On May 18, Governor Inslee signed into law several bills passed […]
Visiting the Lancer Brigade at JBLM
On Thursday, May 27th, 2021 the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division dedicated Lancer Field, a new field near their headquarters building on JBLM North Fort. The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team the premier Indo-Pacific aligned unit. Fire teams charge onto the battlefield within armored Stryker vehicles and conduct dangerous missions under enemy […]
Fort Lewis Thrift Shop Grateful for Support #JBLMSoundLiving
Submitted by Fort Lewis Thrift Shop. The Fort Lewis Thrift Shop is, once again, grateful for the support it receives! The month of May is Volunteer Appreciation Month on Joint Base Lewis McChord. Thrift Shop volunteers were invited to a JBLM event honoring volunteers, and also recognized at the shop. Volunteers put in hundreds of […]
Food distribution event for Joint Base Lewis-McChord area military families on June 5th at Clover Park High School
Submitted by Derek Doyle. As part of the 1 Million Meals Challenge, the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) will host a food distribution event for active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veteran families near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Saturday, June 5. The drive-thru event at Clover Park High School in Lakewood, Washington will be […]
Lakewood student a Whitman College graduate
Lakewood native Savannah Sclair received their Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitman College on May 23. A graduate of Charles Wright Academy, Sclair graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy and Physics. About Whitman College: Founded in 1882, Whitman College is a highly selective private, independent, co-educational, non-sectarian residential liberal arts and sciences undergraduate college […]
Bates Technical College recognizes academic instructor Angela Driver with prestigious Exceptional Faculty Award
TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College academic faculty member Angela Driver recently received the annual Exceptional Faculty Award in a surprise celebration in her honor. As an Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) instructor in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment program, Driver teaches and students literacy, work and college-readiness skills so they can move through their program and into living wage careers […]
Flag Lowering for victims of San Jose shooting, Memorial Day
Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims who tragically lost their lives on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Sunday, May 30, […]
MultiCare and WSU Research Finds Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening Due to COVID-19
TACOMA, Wash. — A research study released by the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation and Washington State University that aimed to better understand health disparities during the pandemic found a related 49 percent decrease in breast cancer screenings in Washington state, of which there were several substantial health inequities in this decline. Women of color, women living in […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, May 31, Memorial Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, May 31, Memorial Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.