Tacoma, WA – Bates Technical College student Emily Stech has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship presented by Phi Theta Kappa. An active member of the PTK honor society, she has remained committed to her academics and leadership roles. From a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 candidates, Emily […]
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Lakewold Gardens’ All Hallows Eve Festival Promises Spooky Fun for the Whole Family
Lakewood, WA — Beginning October 20, fans of Halloween lore will once again have the chance to witness a sighting of the Monster of Gravelly Lake. Legend* says the creature evolved as the climate has changed and caused harm to Lakewold’s native flora and fauna. Displeased with the treatment of its home by humans, the Monster […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Workshop on How to Apply for Certification With the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise September 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) staff to host a workshop on resources […]
New Prevention Assistance and Response program underway at JBLM
Story by Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is one of 17 installations selected by the Department of Defense to herald in a new program intended to address and prevent workplace violence within the military community. Following the tragic active-shooter event that unfolded in 2009 at Fort Cavazos, Texas — […]
Payroll employment increases in August, unemployment rate remains constant
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in August. “Job growth resumed in August after declining in July,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The modest increase continues the pattern of job growth moving at a far cooler pace than the substantial […]
Obituary Notices – September 16, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kris Earl Ray; Fred Ervin. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Brett Victor Rodin. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lucita S. Ang; Larry E. Reinheardt; Bob Clayton Volk.
Lakewood City Manager September 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Expect construction on Steilacoom-DuPont Road the week of Sept. 18
DUPONT – Next week, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will alternate traffic through a single lane on Steilacoom-DuPont Road near Station Drive in DuPont. The lane reduction allows Atkinson Construction to do land survey before construction begins on a roundabout south of Pendleton Avenue. Alternating traffic on Steilacoom-DuPont Road Flaggers will alternate […]