Misty McHargue is Lakewood Rotary’s Educator of the Month for April, 2012. Misty teaches second graders at Hillside Elementary School in the Clover Park School District. Hillside Elementary School is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. April is also the Month of the Military Child, so it is even more special to recognize an educator from […]
Pierce Transit CTAG April 22 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on April 22 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Kilmer Announces Over $632 Million to Keep Washington Child Care Providers on the Job, Lower Costs for Working Families
On April 16, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced over $632 million for Washington child care providers to open safely, keep workers on the payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families. “As the dad of two kiddos, I know that working families in our region and around the country depend on affordable and accessible child […]
Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader
By Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey, of […]
91 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 19
On April 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 213.9. 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 91 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 60s from Lakewood. On April 17, we confirmed […]
Obituary Notices – April 20, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Remedios Laurente. Mountain View Funeral Home: Samuel Roy Virgil Sr. Powers Funeral Home: Wendell N Palmer; Delores M Parrish. Gaffney Funeral Home: Janet A Dyckman; Sharon M Penhale; Timothy T. Yusko.
Lakewood Rotary partners with Springbrook Connection
Lakewood Rotary is proud to be partnering with Springbrook Connection and Jesse Black. Jesse and Springbrook Connection have done a great job in the community and particularly in Springbrook park. “We are happy to partner with Jesse in supporting his existing little free pantry by increasing public awareness, networking with supporters and other little free […]
Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has received a $30,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love […]
Letter: Camping Ban Does Not Belong in Tacoma
Submitted by Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. Tacoma, WA – On Tuesday, April 20, the Tacoma City Council will discuss whether to pass a public spaces camping ban, which would only bring more sweeps. Camping bans have no place in our city when there’s nowhere permanent to go. We told you this in 2019 with […]