Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery training from Feb. 13 at 12 a.m. to Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
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Sanitary Sewer Expansion Under Consideration
The City has received funding from the federal government to study, design and construct new sanitary sewers in areas of the city that are not currently served by sewers. Five areas are under consideration for the new sewer lines. Unfortunately, funding is not enough to add sewers to all the areas. This study period will […]
Is Waughop Lake experiencing a toxic algae bloom?
The city recently fielded concerns from residents that Waughop Lake was experiencing a toxic algae bloom. Previously the lake experienced these blooms in the late summer months when temperatures remain high. The city has applied alum treatments to the lake in recent years to reduce toxic blooms. In response to the worry that the lake […]
Letter: Lakewood
Submitted by Greg Rediske. We’re better than DuPont, right?!? Well let me tell you a story: DuPont has had a baseball program, for years, and businesses there stand in line to sponsor a team. They do it year after year, and their program is thriving. Lakewood? Not so much. I’ve gotten the service clubs to participate […]
Former Commissioners Honored by Council
At the U.P. Council Meeting of Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, the City Council recognized several departing Commissioners for the outstanding contributions they supplied while serving in their roles. The work of these persons contributed to significant City efforts as they served as key contributors and valued advisers to the City Council. Thank you to the […]
HopeSparks Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run – May 18th
Submitted by HopeSparks. Join us for HopeSparks first Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run/Walk! This is a community event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Starting at South Hill Community Park, the paved trails run through the beautifully forested Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail and progresses toward Heritage Recreation Center and back. This is […]
Discussion and whiskey at McCallum & Sons
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Tacoma Rising is hosting a panel discussion at McCallum & Sons Whiskey on February 22 to start a conversation about how business to business relationships can support local organizations in Tacoma like McCallum & Sons. It will be a fun evening of networking, open discussion, and whiskey tasting. Click below for […]
Obituary Notices – February 12, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Glen Theral Henry Jr.; Henry William Hofner; Tersa Buric. Mountain View Funeral Home: Algie “Al” M Green; Bonnie Ann Kisbye; James C Inman. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Powers Funeral Home: Hill Funeral Home: Gaffney Funeral Home: Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Piper-Morley Funeral Home: Scanlin Cremation […]
Lakewood Rotary Provides Toilets for Nepal Village
Apghat Village is located in the Kavre District of Nepal. The majority of the villagers belong to the fisherman caste, an Indigenous and low-income group, who spend their lives fishing in the local Sunkoshi and Indravati rivers. Now the number of fish in the rivers has declined to such an extent that they are now reverting […]