The annual JBLM Kids’ Fest is Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cowan Stadium on JBLM Lewis Main, as well as the MWR Fest Tent, Child and Youth Services Field, and Freedom Park Areas. Kids’ Fest is an annual April event at JBLM to coincide with The Month of the Military Child. […]
WorkForce Central seeks Equity Consulting Services
We are seeking qualified individual(s) or organization(s) to provide consulting, facilitated learning, and coaching focused on recommendations from the first phase of WorkForce Central’s equity and anti-racism work. Equity Consulting Services secured through this RFQQ will be funded to a maximum of $50,000 for single or multiple contracts and are anticipated to begin May 17, 2021 and end by […]
Law requires on-site points of contact for students in foster care
Legislation signed into law by the governor requires each public school to designate a contact for students experiencing foster care to coordinate services and resources. Senate Bill 5184, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), had unanimous support. “I was successful because of my points of contact at critical stages of my life. In order to […]
Pierce College announces 2021 All-Washington Academic Team members
In recognition of their high academic achievements, four outstanding Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community service efforts. The students who comprise the All-Washington Academic Team […]
Strickland Leads Bicameral Comprehensive Bill to Ensure Quality Reproductive Care for Military Families
On April 20, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and 102 Members introduced the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act to ensure military families receive the quality reproductive health care they deserve. The bill would bring health care provided by the military in line with current law for civilian […]
233 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 21
On April 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 211.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 233 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 50s from Lakewood. Our totals are 42,486 cases […]
Obituary Notices – April 22, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lorraine Fern Hansen; Randy Alan Lorance; Federico Ramos Molina. Hill Funeral Home: Jason Dexter.
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor former VP Mondale
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are […]
Letter: A Warrior Has Fallen
On April 1st, 2021, the Lakewood community lost a leader and role model for women in Washington State who were inspired by her example of completing her education while raising a family, not an easy task, and for battling brain cancer for over two years. It is interesting to note that Kathie’s family history can […]