Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library The interim Lakewood Pierce County Library remains a top priority for the Pierce County Library System. The Library is working with Modern Building Systems, Inc. (MBS), architects and various government agencies, including the City of Lakewood, for building requirements needed for the interim library. A preliminary rendering of the interim library is […]
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Summer Leadership Academy – Preparedness & Partnership 2023
I had a nice introduction to the Summer Leadership Academy, which builds a collaboration and coordination between a host of military and civilian organizations with a focus on transportation and logistics. COL Richard N. Strand USA (R) gave an excellent keynote address concerning U.S. Strategic Insights and Interests. He also spoke later about “Understanding Ukraine.” […]
Are you signed up for Emergency Alerts?
On Wednesday, August 16th at approximately 12:50 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find a fast-moving grass fire near Waughop Lake in Lakewood. Due to the size of the brush fire and how quickly it was moving, it elevated […]
U.P.’s Piper Spencer graduates from Whitman College
University Place native Piper Spencer received their Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitman College on May 21. A graduate of Bellarmine Preparatory School, Spencer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy.
Special Operations units to training at JBLM, Yakima Training Center and Grant County International Airport, Aug. 21-31
“Elements of U.S. Army Special Operations Command are conducting routine military training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Yakima Training Center, Wash., and Grant County International Airport, Moses Lake, Wash., August 21-31, 2023. The Soldiers will use training ammunition and other training devices to make the exercise as real as possible. There will be periods of […]
I-5 and South 38th as seen in 1960
Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X post. This aerial photograph taken August 17, 1960 shows the I-5 interchange at South 38th, with excavation work for the new interstate begun, and the 38th St. bridge complete. The large area of cleared land is the future home of the Tacoma Mall.
Lakewood City Alerts. Are you signed up?
City of Lakewood Twitter/X post. Are you signed up to receive alerts from the city? In an emergency we use multiple means of communication to reach people. That includes Lakewood Alert. Sign yourself up here: https://bit.ly/LakewoodWaAlert
TPU reports no PFAS found in water source
Tacoma Public Utilities Twitter/X post. You may have heard information recently about proposed regulation on a group of artificial compounds labeled PFAS. Rest assured, Tacoma Water did not detect them in the Green River, where we derive 95% of our drinking water. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/39c5wgL.
DOH links listeria outbreak to Frugals restaurant in Parkland
Washington State Department of Health found Listeria bacteria in milkshake machines at Frugals restaurant in Parkland (10727 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444). Investigators used genome sequencing and interviews to link it to a recent outbreak that has killed three people and sent three more to the hospital. Read DOH’s release to learn more. Most people who consume food […]