Submitted by Greg Premo, Police Chief. I am sad to report that the University Place community has lost a valued and dedicated volunteer. Don Cooper, who donated countless hours of his time to the U.P. Police Department for nearly 20 years, passed away on March 15. ?Throughout his years as a volunteer, Don worked under […]
Permanent change coming to southbound I-5 exit to JBLM Madigan Gate, Berkeley Street
Attention users of the southbound Interstate 5 exit to Berkeley Street and the Madigan Army Medical Center: A permanent change to the exit is coming, and it may happen before Memorial Day. While these are some big improvements, it’s time to stay plugged in for upcoming changes, so you won’t miss your exit. New shared […]
Join Clover Park Rotary at the Game Farm on May 1
This Saturday we will be having a Community Work day at the Lakewood South Sound Wildlife are (also know as the old Game Farm on Phillips RD). We are scheduled Saturday May 1st from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Come join Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs, Pierce College Students and other community groups as we work together to […]
DuPont Historic Village Walk
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. The DuPont Historical Society and Museum staff invite you to join us for a walking tour of Historic DuPont Village (DuPont, WA) led by museum volunteers. Walking on city sidewalks the tour will cover about a mile and a half pointing out and discussing historic DuPont Company homes, Johnson Brothers […]
Bill Hanawalt Announces Campaign for Tacoma School Board
Tacoma, WA – Community leader and education stalwart Bill Hanawalt announced his campaign today for Tacoma School Board Position #5. The seat is currently held by Elizabeth Bonbright. “There is nothing more impactful and important than our public schools in the daily lives of Tacoma children and families. I am resolute in my conviction that […]
Washington Congressional Delegation Urges SBA to Help Washington Small Businesses Access COVID-19 Relief
On Friday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led the entire bipartisan Washington congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman requesting revisions to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) participation criteria for the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). As currently written, the criteria effectively disqualifies Washington state’s distillery and craft […]
O’Keeffe elected Lakewood First Lions Club President
Dave O’Keeffe was recently elected 2021/2022 president of the Lakewood First Lions Club, one of the oldest service clubs in Lakewood (1954). His term of office begins July 1. O’Keeffe is a grant writer for Highline College. Other officers are Dr. Bob Allen, immediate past president; Ruth Anne Hickey, vice-president; Michael Brandstetter, treasurer; Lynda Jackson, […]
Eastern Oregon University announces local students named to winter term dean’s list
Eastern Oregon University named 629 students to the dean’s list for the 2021 winter term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. Lakewood, WA – Hayden Hawkins Prepare for the world beyond college with […]
Leavitt workforce training bill signed into law
A tax credit for businesses working with students in employment training programs was extended yesterday after Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1033 into law. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), extends the Washington Customized Employment Training Program Business and Occupation tax credit to July 1, 2026. The program is used by businesses to increase […]