Submitted by The Campaign to Elect Joey Jones. University Place, WA – Joey Jones, a 2020 recipient of the U.S Army Surgeon General Coin of Excellence for his work in public relations, patient communications and public affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently launched a campaign for University Place City Council Position #4. Joey […]
Clover Park School District using temporary website
CPSD reported on Twitter on May 31 that students will have access to classroom teams & learning apps. The district is using a temporary website: https://cpsd.cloverpark.k12.wa.us. KIRO 7 reported, last week, the district was investigating a ransomware attack.
A Summer of Good Deeds to be Performed by Scouts throughout Western Washington
Submitted by Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America. TACOMA – Thousands of Scouts from the Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America will be fanning out across the South Sound in the coming months to perform community service projects aimed at improving the quality of life from Federal Way to Chehalis and from the […]
Virtual Art Class Brings Purpose to People Living with Dementia
Submitted by Lutheran Community Services Northwest. “The sessions always start with a song,” Bernie says with a grin on her face. Her husband, Dick, smiles too, because that’s the effect they have on us. “What song?” I ask. “Usually ‘This little light of mine,’” and we all smile again because the song is perfect. It […]
Did You Know “Tarzan” Attended Stadium High School and UW?
Submitted by Phil Raschke. Yep, it’s true, and he also played in the Rose Bowl, Won an Olympic Medal and went on to become a major Hollywood movie star. The man we’re discussing is none other then Tacoma native Harold Herman Brix. Harold was born in Tacoma on May 19, 1906. His parents were German […]
Lemonade Day Lakewood – It’s More Than A Day
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the growth of the economy and to support the job providers in our community. We believe it’s never too soon to teach kids about the excitement (and challenges) of being an entrepreneur. That’s why we’re excited to roll out Lemonade Day Lakewood, engaging local school kids with […]
An Auction for Lakewood: Check it out
Since 1956, Lakewood Rotary has donated more than $3 Million to making Lakewood a better place. Our latest fundraiser is June 5, one day only. Some great items are to be had, with the knowledge that your participation will help many in your community. Email chairperson Nicole Hancock at nhancock@alliancelg.com for registration information (free sign up!).
Tacoma Community College Commencement Parade June 12
Tacoma Community College will hold a hybrid Commencement on Saturday, June 12 (10 am-3 pm). The online component is a video of an entire pre-filmed graduation ceremony, featuring Yolonda Williams, Commencement Speaker, and Melissa Littleton, Associated Students of Tacoma Community College (ASTCC) President. See the 2021 Commencement page for details. The in-person component begins at 10 […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Recommends $330.8 Million for Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Projects in Washington
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on May 28 announced that President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget includes $75.2 million the Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 BRT project in Pierce County, which would bring BRT service to communities along a 14.3-mile corridor along Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 (SR 7) from downtown Tacoma south to the Spanaway Walmart Supercenter. The […]