The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Feb. 12 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
To Know
City Council Affirms and Adopts City’s Anti-Displacement Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – On Feb. 6, 2023, the Tacoma City Council affirmed and adopted the City of Tacoma’s Anti-Displacement Strategy, which includes 21 policy and program actions to prevent and mitigate the displacement of Tacoma residents from their homes and communities. “Tacoma is a growing city with a rich history, and I am committed to […]
Obituary Notices – February 10, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Judith Marie Hubert-Galbraith; Marvin Field Wilis. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert DeWayne Anderson Jr.; Trudy Lee Miller.
History in the making
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier. When we talk about various commemorative “months” or “days” we raise awareness of those who came before us. We do this to remember those who overcame great challenges and to celebrate their achievements – and sometimes – their cultural heritage. These stories inspire us and help us think beyond ourselves. The […]
Lakewood City Manager February 9 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) February 9 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
How to Bee Successful Raising Orchard Mason Bees
Submitted by Rick Mercier. Hope to see you February 10 at the University Place Library beginning at 10:30 am. Learn about our very own native non-aggressive pollinator that is more than 10 times more effective at pollinating your fruits, nuts, and berries than Honeybees.
Listen to Black stories and voices with Pierce County Library
Celebrate Black stories and voices with the Pierce County Library System this February. Discover enrichment activities including classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays during Black History month. Black stories and voices are a critical part of a shared history. This month, the Pierce County Library celebrates with the community and highlights the […]
My Motivation: how one Pierce College alumnus found his passion and turned it into a thriving career
When Tony Nguyen first moved to the United States from his home country of Vietnam, he spoke almost no English. In 2006, Nguyen started classes at Pierce College in the intensive English program, eventually continuing his education at Pierce and earning an associate degree in accounting. “I think Pierce College is one of the […]
Tacoma Students Create Robots To Monitor Puget Sound
During Tacoma Public Schools January mini-term, students at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi), School of the Arts (SOTA), and Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) choose one class from a variety of exciting, hands-on courses to deep-dive into all month long. You’ll see students enthusiastic and eager to learn on any given day. One […]