Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade Valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, from Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. […]
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Pierce County Library System visitors borrow 2.3 million digital books in 2023
The Pierce County Library System announced today that its patrons reached a new milestone: 2.3 million digital books borrowed in 2023. This achievement illustrates the library’s commitment to serving all members of the community in innovative ways, including with a large catalog of e-books, audiobooks and other digital media. The Pierce County Library System is […]
Environmental study results published
Sound Transit is collaborating with the City of Lakewood to build a better-connected network, so more people can walk, roll, bike, and take public transit to Lakewood Station and other neighborhood destinations. We prepared a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) environmental checklist for the project, which analyzes potential environmental impacts and benefits to both natural and built […]
Obituary Notices – January 17, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Gerald Cameron; Betty Jane Smith. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lando Piteg Towai; Mark Randall Barnett. Mountain View Funeral Home: Dixie Kuulei Afoa Aloese; Victor V. Santos; Kristin Leigh Sloppy. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Myrle “Ed” Miller Jr. Gaffney Funeral Home: John Richard Zoril; Samuel Smith.
Tacoma Business Council Monthly Meeting with Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Do you have questions or concerns for our police? Interested in learning how the Crime Plan is going? Come to our monthly meeting this Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. Please RSVP for location details. TBC meets with TPD on the 3rd Thursday each month to share concerns and get updates […]
Attention: 501(c)3 organizations serving Lakewood
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund announcement. Grant applications are now being accepted from the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund for 2024. Endowed money available for grants this year will be between $35,000 and $40,000. The deadline for receipt of the applications is April 5, 2024. Email to gnsrediske@msn.com or mail to the LCFF PO Box 39578, Lakewood, […]
DuPont January 12 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council January 12 report by clicking here.
SWAT Team Responds to DV with a Weapon
At 12:48 pm, on Friday December 22nd, our deputies responded to a DV with a weapon call in South Hill on 118th Ave E. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke to the victim who said their mother’s boyfriend shot at them during an argument. Deputies immediately surrounded the home and began making announcements for the […]
The Board of Health Jan. 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.