The Andelana was a 4-masted bark which sank in Tacoma Harbor in 1899. A bark is a sailing ship of three or more masts. The Andelana with her 4 masts had a record of sailing difficulty in stormy seas because it was top heavy. When the ship was empty of cargo or ballast it was […]
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Lakewood United seeks additional contributors
Submitted by Lisa Boyd, President, Lakewood United. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the executive team of Lakewood United, a community-focused organization dedicated to sharing quality information for the betterment of our community. As we contemplate how and if we can move forward with our mission, […]
Superior Court grants motion to dismiss petition related to the Parkland area community village
The planned village community for chronically homeless individuals in Parkland took another step forward today. On Friday morning, Pierce County Superior Court granted the County and Tacoma Rescue Mission’s motions to dismiss the Land Use Petition Act petition filed by Friends of Spanaway Lake. With this latest attempt to stop the project rejected by the […]
Pierce County’s largest job and resource fair brings opportunities for employment and stability
Submitted by Workforce Central. Tacoma, WA – Community members will have the opportunity to find quality employment and stability at the largest job and resource fair in Pierce County on Wednesday, November 1 at the Tacoma Dome. Collaboration for a Cause will feature more than 100 employers and community organizations with services including employment, education […]
Utility Billing Switching to Monthly
You asked. We listened. Starting in November 2023, your City utility bill will switch to monthly. Starting in November, all City utility customers will switch to paying monthly. Besides customer demand, the City is also switching for the following reasons. To learn more, please go to our Utility Billing website page. For questions about the switch, […]
Obituary Notices – October 30, 2023
Hill Funeral Home: Erle H Dammann.
Tillicum Townhomes and Concordia College Students
Submitted by Ellie Wilson. It has been a busy week with Concordia College students from Minnesota, working with Habitat for Humanity, building townhomes in the Tillicum neighborhood in honor of Dr. Claudia Thomas. These 12 Concordia students came to Lakewood for a week to volunteer their time and talents in assisting with this project. Their […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions training Oct. 30-31
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Oct. 30 at 8 a.m. to Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
People with disabilities play an important role in a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would like to tell you about Amy and her path to financial independence through work. Meet Amy Amy has a developmental disability that affects her speech, learning, and social interactions. When she was ready to find a path to financial independence through work, […]