Submitted by Friends of the Lakewood Library. On Saturday, August 19, the Friends of the Lakewood Library held their first book sale in over a year. (The last sales were held in May 2022, at the Lakewood Library, days before the library closed its doors.) This year’s sale was held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church […]
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Do you love podcasts and your local community? Well, you are in luck! Our resident radio star, Debi, brings you interviews with fascinating local personalities and newsworthy neighbors, plus new reading ideas and book reviews, with regular audio episodes on YouTube and many podcast apps. Shush with Debi Library Podcast
What Do Evacuation Levels Mean? Regional “Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Campaign Kicks Off
With recent wildfires and corresponding smoke inundating our region on people’s minds, the four Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to launch a regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. This initiative aims to simplify evacuation messages to the public. These clear, straightforward messages are intended to […]
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U.P. businesses are showing their school pride by going the extra mile to support school supply drives prior to the first day of school in U.P. on Aug. 29. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa at 3904 Bridgeport Way W. is awarding free specialty upgrades for massages or facials to those who contribute five […]
Construction crew uses water truck to help extinguish fast-moving brush fire
We want to give a huge shout out to a local construction crew who pitched in to help stop a brush fire from spreading to nearby homes last week. Last Friday morning, a deputy came across a brush fire alongside eastbound SR-512 in Parkland, just west of the Pacific Ave S exit. Fire personnel were […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, August 27 for […]
UPS Celebrates Major Fundraising Milestones in 2022-23
University of Puget Sound announcement. University of Puget Sound’s motto—”To the heights!”—has rarely felt so apt. In July, the university closed the books on another successful year as it celebrated raising $26.16 million, a 43% increase from the previous fiscal year. The gifts will help Puget Sound continue to work toward the ambitious goals set […]
RFQ for pair of Civil Engineering Services
The City of Lakewood (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing full civil design services to assist the City with their Military Road – Edgewood to 112th project. The City’s needs are outlined in a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) available by clicking here. Each statement of qualification shall be submitted via […]
Local government relations consultant to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
TACOMA, Wash. – Today, Anita Gallagher, an independent government relations consultant and freelance writer working primarily in the public policy arena, will attend her first meeting as the newest Tacoma Public Utility Board member. Prior to starting her own business, Gallagher led government relations for the Pacific Northwest for Lime, the world’s largest shared electric […]