Submitted by Parkland-Spanaway Rotary. The Parkland – Spanaway Rotary will be hosting a special program titled “America’s Buffalo Soldiers, Fact, Fiction and More” this coming Tuesday, June 6. Guest speaker will be Phil Raschke, Board Member with the Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Program will be held at Chicago Pizza, 15919 Pacific Ave S, in Spanaway. […]
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County releases 2022 DEI report
While we’re making great strides in creating a more diverse Pierce County workforce, there’s work to do. More about our DEI efforts: http://PierceCountyWa.gov/DEI.
Take our survey, win a gift card
The City of Lakewood is seeking community perspectives on housing and climate change. This information will be used to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2024, an important document that sets a 20-year vision for the City. Will you share your thoughts by completing the short survey? It includes a chance to win a $50 […]
Prepare in a Year: June
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
National Trails Day Event with Rep. Strickland, June 3
By Larry Leveen, ForeverGreen Trails. TACOMA – ForeverGreen Trails is hosting a National Trails Day event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland this Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 AM, in Edgewood (Edgewood Interurban trailhead* located at 20 114th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372). ForeverGreen Trails will be presenting Rep. Strickland with a Trail Award for her efforts […]
Twisted Cider 5K Returns on July 29
City of University Place announcement. After its hugely successful debut in 2022 that drew upwards of 550 participants, the Twisted Cider 5K run and 1K kids walk will return on Saturday, July 29. Both events will begin at the Curran Apple Orchard. The 5K course meanders through University Place, offering glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows […]
City of Tacoma to Receive $100,000 ‘Our Town’ Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma will receive a $100,000 “Our Town” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support creative placemaking in McKinley. This is one of 57 grants awarded nationwide, totaling $4,175,000, that the NEA has approved in the “Our Town” category. Creative placemaking grants support projects that integrate […]
Why there will probably be roadwork during the event you’re going to this summer
It’s our most common question during the busy summer construction season: “Why did you have to do this work when (Fill in the blank MAJOR EVENT!!!) was happening??!!!” Fair question, with a pretty easy, basic answer. There are ALWAYS major events happening in the summer. It’s virtually impossible to find a weekend – heck, even […]
The Lakewood City Council June 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.