Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 1 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
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The Harvester Restaurant Re-Open
Submitted by Lynn Castle. After a closure of 18 months, The Harvester Restaurant is pleased to announce the opening of their location in the Stadium District of Tacoma. Featuring classic American breakfasts and a hearty comfort food lunch menu, the owners of the Historical restaurant will be focusing on rebuilding their operation through an adjusted […]
PSE offers assistance to customers impacted by COVID-19
A press release from Puget Sound Energy. As Washington’s utility shut-off moratorium expires, Puget Sound Energy is engaging with customers in need, offering financial assistance options, extended payment plans and warning them of potential payment scams. With many families still struggling financially due to COVID-19, PSE is connecting customers with outstanding balances to information and […]
JBLM’s Hidden Contributions
A story from City of Lakewood. Joint-Base Lewis McChord is a good neighbor. JBLM’s presence contributes nearly 100k full-time equivalent workers and $14B in gross output – the base is fundamental to the local economy. Beyond the obvious, JBLM contributes in unusual ways to the region. Specialized military units frequently perform lifesaving work in the […]
Tacoma’s Commitment to Being a Welcoming City
A press release from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – “Today (Sept. 28), the City of Tacoma confirms and continues its commitment to being a welcoming city,” said Council Member Robert Thoms. “I am pleased to sponsor a Council Contingency request for $25,000 to provide our local relocation service providers with more capacity to process […]
Articulation agreement between EWU and Bates helps students pursue career goals
A press release from Bates Technical College. TACOMA, Wash. – Did you know that students who transfer from a Washington public community or technical college are more likely to finish a bachelor’s degree than students from other states? That is why articulation agreements are an important option for students at Bates who wish to pursue a bachelor’s […]
University Place’s Chief’s Corner
A story from Chief Greg Premo, City of University Place Police. I want to share an experience one of our officers had recently. He was on routine patrol one morning when he came across a disabled vehicle in the roadway. He stopped to see if he could help. The driver said she was trying to […]
Back to School Means Back to Mouthguards for Student Athletes
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD, Delta Dental. Up to 60 percent of student-athletes will experience a sports-related dental injury, and some 30 percent of all sports injuries are related to the mouth and teeth, making mouthguards an important part of back-to-school equipment for those who play sports. While mouthguards are often mandated for football, hockey […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 30
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 8-21 is 574.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 238 COVID-19 cases and 5 new […]