By Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Join Pacific Lutheran University on March 16, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. for the annual Koller/Menzel Memorial Lecture. The night will feature a bioethics discussion with University of Washington professor Tim Brown and Stanford University professor Hank Greely. The two esteemed speakers will offer unique […]
To Know
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Feb. 27 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Is a permit needed?
City of Lakewood social media post. Want to know if you need a permit to cut down a tree? Use this flow chart to determine when a permit is or isn’t required. For more information on the new tree code regulations, visit cityoflakewood.us/trees/.
Historic Preservation Office Announces 2023 Heritage Project Grant
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is announcing the 2023 Heritage Project Grant. Eligible applicants include non-profits and public and educational institutions. Applicants may apply for anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 for their project. This is a matching grant with a total of $40,000 in total funds to be granted. A […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Feb. 27
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will […]
Obituary Notices – February 24, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Bernice Bohannon. Mountain View Funeral Home: Fr. Louis V. LeDoux. Powers Funeral Home: George Valdemar Mortensen. Gaffney Funeral Home: Donald Ray Veal; Dennis Gregory Feenstra.
Mental/Behavioral Health Report
WorkForce Central announcement. In November of 2022, WorkForce Central convened a group of behavioral health practitioners from across Pierce County to better understand the barriers that exist to entering and progressing in the behavioral health workforce. There is a growing body of knowledge around the inequities and policy changes that are needed to ensure this […]
Cops v. Teachers Need The Public’s Help
Submitted by Baron Coleman. We need the public’s help! If you work for a company or Merchant that values giving back to the community, we need to talk with you! Currently we are accepting any gift baskets, craft items, gift certificates, professional game tickets. These items will be posted on our silent auction website to […]
Public Safety Community Meetings Kicked Off Feb. 22
City of University Place announcement. A new series of community public safety meetings begin Feb. 22 with sessions at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (3609 Market Place W., Third Floor). Additional sessions will be held on March 22, April 13 and May 24, also at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. […]