Submitted by Bruce Dammeier. Time and time again in my life I have seen the power of a fresh perspective in confronting a problem or opportunity. Asking “Why do we do it this way?” or “Have we ever considered this approach?” can be powerful catalysts for innovation. “Out of the box” (or “out of the […]
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Steilacoom Town Administrator March 1 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s March 1 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager March 1 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) March 1 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix America’s Election Watchdog
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (February 29, 2024), U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) introduced the bipartisan Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act to reform the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) and enable it to more effectively carry out its mission to oversee and enforce campaign […]
Letter: Where I Found My Dearest Treasure
When I was a pastor on Whidbey Island, and our children were very young, we had just finished reading “Blackbeard’s Ghost” to our ‘little pirates,’ so it seemed reasonable, living on an island after all, for them to set off in search of buried treasure. So down the beach they went, child’s yellow shovel in […]
Celebrating our ‘Golden’ birthday
Twenty-eight years ago on Feb. 28, 1996, the City of Lakewood officially became a city. Voters approved the incorporation effort in 1995 after previous failed attempts. At the time of its formation Lakewood was the seventh-largest city in the state and the second-largest city in Pierce County behind Tacoma. Today it is still the second […]
Hilltop Artists Spring Glass Sale, May 4
Submitted by Hilltop Artists. Embrace the spirit of spring with vibrant and stunning glass creations crafted by Hilltop Artists! Discover treasures, from exquisite jewelry to elegant vases, at our Spring Glass Sale. You’ll also have a front row seat to watch the creative process in action! Visit the Hot Shop and watch the collaboration between our […]
Community Conversations in District 6
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Please join me and my colleagues for my formal District 6 Council Meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. We are going to hear updates on several projects happening inside the borders of District 6. The theme for this meeting is Improving Health. This includes […]
Pierce County Library System’s commitment to early literacy and inclusion
The Pierce County Library System is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where children explore the wonders of reading and begin building their literacy skills from an early age. “Early literacy is the foundation for academic and lifelong learning,” said Pierce County Library Executive Director Gretchen Caserotti. “By introducing children to the joy […]