Sound Transit announcement. Service changes for Sound Transit service will take effect next month. The changes include additional reductions as well as extending reductions that were implemented at the end of 2021 on certain ST Express routes due to operator shortages. The reductions will affect frequency of service on weekdays only. The March service change […]
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March Zoom Book Doctors to feature bestselling author
The March 3, 2022 Zoom Book Doctors will be held at 2 pm. Authors will include: Lon Safko, bestselling author of “The Social Media Bible”, “The Fusion Marketing Bible”, “The Innovative Thinking Bible”, and 22 other books. Lon will share pitfalls to avoid while getting your book into print. Lynn Merwyn, author of The Zucchini […]
Wang Symposium reaches across disciplines to find the power of healing
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Two years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect on our world. This year, the 10th Biennial Wang Symposium comes full circle, with a focus on “Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal.” The Symposium will take place March 9-10, 2022, is free to […]
Q13Fox: 2 killed in Lakewood crash, third man hospitalized
“People in Lakewood are demanding solutions after a deadly crash on Friday night, just a minute after a report of two SUVs shooting at each other. Lakewood police said the crash happened in the area of 112th Street SW and Gravelly Lake Drive SW at about 8:30 p.m.” Read the rest of the story at Q13Fox.com.
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 28 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 28 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Value of a Lost Tooth Dips Back Down to 2020 Level
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. While the rest of the country has seen a bump up in payout from the Tooth Fairy, kids in the western region of the U.S. have received an average of $1.46 less in cash gifts after losing a tooth, down to $4.08 per tooth, just 11 cents more than […]
9 Democrats, 9 Republicans Introduce Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 25, nine Republicans and nine Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act – bipartisan legislation to empower communities to tackle sources of division while assisting local civic and community organizations with ongoing efforts to address contentious issues and ultimately, bridge divides. According to […]
Passing the Torch: Origins of the UPS Black Student Union
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Passing the Torch: Origins of the UPS Black Student Union will be streamed on Monday, February 28 on the Tacoma Historical Society’s YouTube or Facebook. In honor of Black History Month, Tacoma Historical Society is honored to share an interview featuring Lou Smith, the first president of the Black Student Union at the University […]
PCSD presents ATF special agent, K9 with certificate of appreciation
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Nov. 1, 2021, our agency was investigating an apparent homicide. It was believed that the suspect fled the location with the firearm used in the crime and discarded the firearm along his path of flight. Multiple detectives and deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the firearm. […]