Submitted by Chief Mike Zaro, Lakewood Police. Several months ago I wrote about the recent police reform legislation passed by our state lawmakers and the potential impacts it will have on our response. At the time, the legislation was still new and all we could do was surmise what the impacts might be. Now that […]
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CWA Expands Early Childhood Education
Charles Wright Academy announcement. TACOMA, WA – In response to the success of their preschool opened in 2019, Charles Wright Academy (CWA) will expand its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program for children ages 3 and 4 to include an additional preschool classroom for 3-year-olds, an additional classroom for 4-year-olds, and an “Atelier” learning studio dedicated […]
Road closures in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. DETOUR UPDATE: Langlow Street, Walnut Street and Pine Street located west of Gravelly Lake Drive will be closed to through traffic at Gravelly Lake Drive beginning Monday at 8:00 a.m. This route has seen a dramatic increase in vehicular traffic since the closure of Gravelly Lake Drive at Veterans Drive. Unfortunately, […]
Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Flett Creek Basin and Flett Creek
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a sewage spill advisory for Flett Creek Holding Basin and Flett Creek. Because of a broken sewer line and heavy rain, sewage is discharging into Flett Creek Holding Basin and Flett Creek, which runs into Chambers Bay. People and pets should avoid the water and […]
Sidewalk work starts Jan. 10 on Lakewood’s Steilacoom Blvd.
City of Lakewood social media post. On Monday, Jan. 10, crews will begin sidewalk work along the north side of Steilacoom Boulevard.
The Lakewood City Council Jan. 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Jan. 10 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. On Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, the Pierce County Council proclaimed January as “Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention” month through Resolution R2021-224. Pierce County is supporting National Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January by putting up posters across our community so that victims of trafficking can learn […]
Puyallup to Host Open House on Downtown Streetscapes
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is hosting virtual Open Houses on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, to gain public input on the Meridian Streetscapes Project in downtown. The public will have two opportunities that day to weigh in, with the first session occurring at 12 pm and the second at […]
Millhouse opening in Europa space in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood
Coming soon to Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood is Millhouse, a restaurant specializing in artisan pizzas, hand-made pasta, sandwiches and salads that will operate at 2515 N. Proctor St. The restaurant will have dual concepts under one roof: A family-friendly casual restaurant on one side and a sophisticated speakeasy-bar on the other with cocktails. The cocktail bar […]