Written by Annika Fraga, Outreach and Host Home Specialist Last Friday, I attended the Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day, or “HHAD,” along with Associated Ministry staff and board members at our state capitol. This annual demonstration, organized by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, brings hundreds of advocates from all over the state to highlight […]
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Chief Leschi CTE program provides hands-on career experience
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News The Career and Technical Education program at Chief Leschi Schools, launched in its current form in fall 2020, was designed in part to make sure students see all possibilities and career paths they can take upon graduation. The program is divided into five pathways: hospitality (culinary arts), science and […]
Bid Tabulation for Harry Todd Park Pickleball Court + Parking Lot Improvement Project
Click here to view the bid tabulation for City Project 301.0054 & 301.0049 – Harry Todd Park Pickleball Court + Parking Lot Improvements. For more information, please contact Daví de la Cruz, Parks Development Project Manager at 253-983-7854 or ddelacruz@cityoflakewood.us.
DuPont: Nighttime southbound I-5 travelers encouraged to add more time Monday, March 24
DUPONT – People using southbound Interstate 5 can expect congestion near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Monday evening, March 24. What to expectSouthbound I-5 reduced to one lane: Additionally, crews will close the following ramps during the same timeframe: This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. The closures allow crews to continue expanding the work […]
Foothills Rails-To-Trails Coalition to Break Ground on Pavilion Honoring Legacy of “Doc Tait”
Submitted by Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition. The Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition and the City of Buckley are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Foothills Trail Historical Pavilion – Dr. Tait Plaza, a future gathering space that will celebrate the history of the Foothills Trail and serve as a hub for the trail community. This milestone event, […]
Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee
Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to serve on its Diversity Oversight Committee (DOC). This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable. The Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s […]
Pierce County to host monthly workshop supporting veterans with VA claims
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) invites local veterans to attend the upcoming Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Workshops, designed to provide essential knowledge about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claim process. Whether veterans are new to filing a claim or seeking to strengthen an existing one, this workshop offers invaluable insights into what the […]
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K9 Officer Kona retires after six years with Lakewood Police Department
This week, K9 Officer Kona officially retired from the Lakewood Police Department. Kona joined LPD in 2019, coming to the city from Slovakia. She was partnered with Officer Anthony Bucat, who trained with her when she first arrived. Together, Bucat and Kona completed 400 hours of training to prepare the two for the work they […]