A press release from Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. As of Sept. 22, five dogs have been confiscated from a Federal Way residence due to animal neglect and were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for care. A Federal Way Animal Control officer discovered the dogs and their owners […]
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The Lakewood City Council Sept. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 27 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Book: Twizzle The Crosseyed Cupid by Brian Beardsley
What is love? How does it work? Why are there so many different types of love? In nature, there are these little creatures called cupids and for a long time, they created a very black and white world of love. This little tale is about a unique cupid named Twizzle. You see, Twizzle is crosseyed. […]
Promising Futures: Beachwood fifth grader Kenadie Rachar
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Beachwood Elementary School fifth grader Kenadie Rachar. Her family moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord from Leavenworth, Kan., two years ago. She has loved her time at Beachwood and looks forward to attending a newly built school as a student […]
Kilmer Helps Introduce the ‘Protecting Our Democracy Act’ to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect America’s Democracy
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) helped introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. The comprehensive […]
Author of Southern Resident Orca Books Ensures Books are Available Free to Children Everywhere
A press release from Keri Newman, Author. Twisted Orca books deliver positive messages to kids about whale conservation- through what The Bay Magazine calls “adorably lovable characters”. Author Keri Newman wants children around the world to fall in love with the Southern Resident Orcas (which are present in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound) and […]
Clover Park School Board to host board meeting on Sept. 27
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting/workshop on Monday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held at the district’s Student Services Center and live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Regardless of vaccination status, all […]
Initial regular claims and total claims for all benefits decreased the week of September 12
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Department. During the week of September 12 to September 18, there were 4,850 initial regular unemployment claims, down 0.2 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 112,948, down 55.4 percent from the prior week, primarily due to the expiration of […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 24
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 24, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 2-15 is 557.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 621 COVID-19 cases and 4 new […]