Submitted by Lakewood Rotary Club. The Lakewood Rotary Club is extending a heartfelt invitation to the local community to join hands in the global battle against polio. Despite the encouraging fact that there are currently only nine active cases of polio in the world, the Lakewood Rotary Club wants to emphasize that the fight against […]
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Symphony Tacoma Launches Search for New Executive Director
Tacoma, WA — After a five-year tenure as executive director of Symphony Tacoma, Karina Bharne has announced her resignation, effective December 31, 2023. Bharne will become executive director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in Florida. “I’ve been fortunate to work with a dedicated staff, board and an orchestra of immensely talented musicians,” said Bharne. “We’ve deepened […]
Classy Chassis to open temporary location on Custer Road in Lakewood
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis will open a temporary site on Custer Road to provide regular Express Interior services (with a wash), as well as Professional Detailing. The new site will be open in about two weeks. On September 19, Classy Chassis suffered an electrical fire at the Car Wash & Detailing Center located […]
Local Caregiver Jane Wamathai Recognized as All-Star Caregiver by the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County
Submitted by Right at Home. Jane Wamathai, a local caregiver with Right at Home of Pierce County, has achieved what her client’s wife calls a miracle. Through working for Right at Home, Jane has made an incredible impact on her client’s life, and because of this, she was recognized by the Health Care Providers Council […]
Federal Highway Administration Recommends Closure of Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has been notified that the Federal Highway Administration is recommending the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic immediately. This bridge will remain closed as a safety measure to all vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic until all non-redundant steel tension members and connections are cleaned […]
Public Hearing on the 2023 Miscellaneous Zoning and Development Regulation Code Amendments
On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, a public hearing will be held by the Lakewood City Council to consider the 2023 Miscellaneous Zoning and Development Regulation Code Amendments. The meeting will be held at the Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood WA. If you would […]
Obituary Notices – October 24, 2023
Powers Funeral Home: Douglas Emmett Fiedler; Neal Clifford Slavich.
Traffic Alert: Station Drive to Pendleton Flagging Operation
Contractor flagging operations will take place at DuPont-Steilacoom Rd. on Wednesday, October 25 through Friday, October 27 from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. The right northbound lane will be temporarily closed as the contractor will be investigating existing utilities in this area. Please be cautious, patient, and follow all traffic instructions in this work zone. […]
Letter: The Beautiful Sound of Silence
As I wandered aimlessly the trail I happened to look up and at that moment there was caught – as a spider hopes to capture flying insects passing through – the spider and its web itself, caught by the rays of the sun. What incredibly intricate spider silk strands – so symmetrical, appearing so fragile […]