Submitted by YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Tacoma, Wash. – The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hosting the annual Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 29, from 10am-1pm at each of its family community centers. This event promotes healthy habits, education opportunities, community building, mental health, and physical activity for children and families. Healthy […]
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PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion
By Lisa Patterson, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take […]
Governor Signs Rep. Leavitt’s Workforce Development Bill Package
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Economic resiliency and shared prosperity for Washingtonians hinges on effective workforce development. It requires addressing key workforce shortages, meeting future demand for jobs, and expanding access to education in highly skilled industries. To meet this challenge, Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, has made workforce development a priority during the 2023 […]
Parks Appreciation Day recap: Thank you volunteers
City of Lakewood announcement. We had another successful Parks Appreciation Day over the weekend thanks to the outstanding roughly 150 volunteers that stepped up to help. Cleanup efforts focused on five sites: In total, 100 cubic yards of play chips were spread around play equipment. These chips provide safety around our playgrounds to lessen the […]
Rep. Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Support for South Korea
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On April 24, 2023, U.S. Reps. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Grace Meng (D-NY), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Young Kim (R-CA), Ami Bera (D-CA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming United States support for South Korea. The resolution: “The importance […]
Obituary Notices – April 26, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Minh Ba Duong; Godofredo Layug Mateo; Gary Gene Miller; David Warren Raybell; Rayshawn Michael Scott. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Sally A. Flerchinger. Hill Funeral Home: Janet Elane Hogan; Laurence Arthur Flatness. Scott Funeral Home: Sirrone Newbern; Lehman Charrod Tucker; John Paul Roetcisoender.
U.P. Historical Society Hosts Annual Garden Tour May 20 and 21
City of University Place announcement. Early bird tickets for the popular annual Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society are on sale for $20 until April 30 at Willow Tree Gardens & Interiors (7216 27th St. W.) or by mailing in the ticket order form on the Historical Society’s website. As of May 1, tickets […]
Steilacoom Parks/Trails Work Party, Sunday 30 April, in Community Center Woods
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Work and party seem to be unrelated, but we have managed to experience both in our projects to enhance our parks and trails around Town. It has been 4 years since we have worked in the woods surrounding the Steilacoom Community Center. In the meantime, English holly and ivy have enjoyed […]
Lakeview Light & Power Invites Members to Attend Annual Meeting
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power invites their members (homeowners or business owners within LLP service area) to attend LLP’s Annual Meeting at 6:300pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Lakewood City Hall-Council Chambers. LLP will be discussing the state of the utility, growth and visions for the future, as well as recognizing […]