Kris Kauffman, President, Lakewood United announcement. For more than 50 years Lakewood United has been a trusted non-profit organization focused on bringing citizens together to discuss issues affecting Lakewood and its surrounding area. The purpose of Lakewood United has always been to provide first-hand information to the residents of the City of Lakewood on matters […]
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2021 Larry Saunders Service Award was a Double Hitter
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund in partnership with City of Lakewood has announced the fifth Annual Larry Saunders Service Award was given to two winners in an unusual double presentation via Zoom, Tuesday evening, 18 January 2022. WILLIAM HARDIN HARRISON, First Mayor of Lakewood, and PARTNERS FOR PARKS were recognized for their many years of extraordinary […]
Lakewood City Council Summary: Jan. 18, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. Tuesday night’s City Council meeting began eventfully with a commissioning ceremony for a new class of Lakewood Police Department officers. LPD welcomed 16 new officers including 10 entry-level officers and 6 lateral officers. Two officers were promoted to detective. Chief Zaro presented two awards. David Boyd was awarded the Police Chief’s […]
Have You Noticed McDonald’s New Look?
City of University Place announcement. The McDonald’s in the Green Firs Towne Center at 3802 Bridgeport Way W. is sporting a new look. After several months of renovations, a new drive-thru pattern enables traffic to move more smoothly and safely. This long-standing U.P. business continues to monitor its customers’ requests for popular services and now […]
Jury Trials Suspended at Tacoma Municipal Court Through February 18
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, all jury trials at the Tacoma Municipal Court are currently suspended through February 18, 2022. The Tacoma Municipal Court front counter will continue to be open to the public from 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Friday, phone […]
Kilmer Delivers Over $18 Million for Army Corps Infrastructure Projects from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Jan. 20, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest over $18 million in three infrastructure projects in Washington’s sixth congressional district. The funding for the projects in Grays Harbor and Clallam Counties was secured through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We know COVID-19 outbreaks in schools are a concern for everyone—especially parents. Starting today, you’ll see a difference in how we report them. Instead of reporting where outbreaks happen within Pierce County, we’ll report how often they happen in different school settings. The data might surprise you. You can […]
Obituary Notices – January 21, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Adoracion Leonardo Jose. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Allison Marie Woods; John Charles Woods; Timothy William O’Brien. Mountain View Funeral Home: Olive Deloma; Gerald Lacross; Zachary A. Leeper; Anthony Arthur McLennan; Hazel Nute; Roger Powell; Nancy Tomlin; Earl Jones Tupuola; Robert F. Turney.
Alameda Extension Project Update
City of University Place announcement. Two major milestones of the Alameda extension project are about to be completed – paving and sidewalks! As weather conditions permit, the contractor is planning to start pouring sidewalks this week and is getting ready to pave next week. The paving will include repaving the intersections at both 64th Ave […]
Hidden Hero: Rosa Franklin
Clover Park School District announcement. Former Washington State Senator Rosa Franklin served the 29th Legislative District, representing South Tacoma, Parkland, Manitou and parts of Lakewood and University Place. Rosa served one term in the House of Representatives and 18 years in the senate, serving many years as the president pro tempore. With 42 years of […]
Installing overhead wires on N. 1st Street and on Stadium Way occurs this week at night
Sound Transit announcement. Crews will install electrical wires over both sets of tracks on N. 1st Street, continuing in the Stadium curve and on Stadium Way to the traction power substation (between S. 4th St. and Division Ave.) this week. To minimize impacts to businesses and the travelling public, this work will happen at night […]
Marie Barth has officially brought her talents to Red Moon Realty
Submitted by Red Moon Realty. Marie Barth has officially brought her talents to Red Moon Realty. The organization often welcomes experienced and successful agents, but Barth joining is notable. “We are thrilled to welcome Marie to the team,” said Managing Broker Dan Wong, “She’s bringing such professionalism and excellence to our organization. She’s so respected […]