Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims. That’s why we’re committed to combatting fraud. As their memory and other thinking skills decline, people with dementia may struggle to make financial decisions. They may not remember or report the abuse – or […]
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Edgewater Park Master Plan update meeting
The City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invites the public to a community meeting to continue the conversation about updating the Edgewater Park Master Plan. The meeting will include review of previous work done by the community to create the draft master plan. At the meeting additional information will be gathered around the […]
A Spooky Spirit Tasting with Northwest Distilleries: Third Annual Tacoma Distillery Festival
TACOMA, WASH.— Friends of Tacoma Arts Live presents the third annual Tacoma Distillery Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory. Northwest distilleries will sample their products and bottles will be available for purchase alongside seasonal festivities. Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are $45 now and $55 at the […]
Pierce County Council Budget Development Update No. 3
The Council’s budget development work began again on (Wednesday, Oct. 18), at 9:30 a.m. with another Committee of the Whole. Human Resources and Parks & Recreation presented their 2024-2025 budget proposals. Today, the Council is hearing from District Court and the Auditor’s Office. Here is a recap of the Council’s work on the 2024-2025 Biennial […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 23 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 23 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Ice, ice, baby! WSDOT is ready for winter – are you?
All right stop, collaborate (with fellow travelers) and listen: because winter’s on its way with some snow and icy conditions. There’s nothing vanilla about how road crews prep for winter weather – including pre-treating and plowing – but the traveling public also can help by being prepared for changing driving conditions. And with or without […]
Obituary Notices – October 21, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Robert Henry Peterson. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: William Dunn Tennent. Mountain View Funeral Home: Terry Michael Davis; Anthony Lee Edwards; Leroy William Lotz; Donna Selix; Samaima Toomata. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Elizabeth A. Blake; Gregory L. Butolph. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Donald Wayne Marcus.
Marking a milestone
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Milestones in your personal and professional life are important. They mark significant events that give you a chance to pause and reflect – and, in many cases, celebrate! 1983 was a big year in my life! I graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and began my active-duty service in […]
Lakewood City Manager October 20 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 20 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.