Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. That number […]
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Obituary Notices – September 14, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Alan Akers; Jon Thomas Kendall; Trang Thi Thuy Nguyen. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Cathi Van De Grift.
When is summer over?
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Technically the summer ends with the autumnal equinox on September 22. But when I talk to people, I get very different answers. For some, it ends on Labor Day weekend. For others, it hinges on when their kids go back to school. Some are excited for the beginning of the […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 13 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 13 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager September 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Artist Reception: Souls & Stories
The final artist reception of 2024 features local artists Sylvi Estrella and Laurie Davenport. Meet the artists, view their work and enjoy refreshments and live music at Lakewood City Hall, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. The duo’s exhibit: Souls & Stories, focuses on the art of people. Estrella and Davenport share a passion […]
Update: 100th Street vacation request
The applicant requesting the Lakewood City Council vacate a portion of 100th Street SW that runs into Lake Steilacoom is asking the Lakewood City Council to continue its review and consideration of the request, known as Ordinance No. 810. The City Council previously postponed action on the request at its Aug. 19, 2024 meeting. At that […]
U.P. Businesses invited to participate in Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26
Northwest Medical Arts at 5350 Orchard St. W. will host a free Trunk or Treat celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged for a truly “BOO-YA” fun time. If your business is interested in participating in this event, contact NW Medical Art’s Heather Hall. Did You Know… Consumers continue to spend […]
Lakewood intends to request release of funds for Gravelly Lake Commons housing project
Notice of: City of Lakewood 6000 Main St. SW Lakewood, WA 98499 253-512-2261, in association with Pierce County Department of Human Services 3602 Pacific Ave., Suite 200 Tacoma, WA 98418 and Washington State Department of Commerce Multi Family Housing Unit 1011 Plum St. SE Olympia, WA 98504. These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural […]