Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the May 2 and 3, 2025 book sales, donation drop-off dates are the Saturdays of March 15, and April 12. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, from 11 am to 1 pm. In addition […]
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Sequalitchew Creek Trail closed due to maintenance
The Public Works crew will be working on the Sequalitchew Trail Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (3/12-3/14/2025) during business hours. For your safety, and the safety of the crew, please stay off the trail when the closed sign is posted.
H-Barn Restoration Gains Momentum as Amazon & Hokold Foundation Donations Secures Latest Quarter Million in Funding
Lakewood, WA – Partners for Parks is excited to share major updates on the H-Barn renovation project, a historic preservation effort that will be a landmark achievement for the City of Lakewood and its residents. Two significant funding commitments have recently been secured: Partners for Parks extends its deepest gratitude to both Amazon and the […]
Warriors standout signs with University of Puget Sound
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Chief Leschi Warriors senior Joey Earl will continue his football and track career a mere nine miles down the road from the Puyallup Reservation. A signing day ceremony commenced in the Chief Leschi Schools auditorium on Feb. 27, where Earl signed his paperwork to continue his athletic career at […]
Senate passes Nobles bill to expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations
A bill to expand workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), expands pregnancy and postpartum workplace accommodations to all employers, regardless of size. It guarantees paid lactation breaks, including travel time if no suitable space is available, and prohibits employers from requiring […]
A Big Move for Our Nurse Sharks
Exciting changes are happening to our aquariums as we move our four nurse sharks from the Outer Reef habitat in the Tropical Reef Aquarium to their new home, the Baja Bay habitat in the Pacific Seas Aquarium. This move is part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best care for our animals while also creating an engaging and educational […]
Community Events on March 17 and 20 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Fire Chief
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in March to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Fire Chief Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima. Interim Fire Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima is under consideration for a permanent appointment as Fire Chief and will present her leadership vision and […]
Meet the new Emerald Queen Casino management duo
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News Two new faces are roaming the floor of the Emerald Queen Casino as new management recently took over the Tribe’s casinos in Tacoma and Fife. Yale Rowe and Peter Chu are now in charge of the two casinos and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in […]
Senate passes Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources
A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to include the perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups when identifying training materials for educators. […]