Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Feb. 4, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022. The final bill included five provisions Strickland secured. “To compete on the world stage and foster economic security […]
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Pierce County Library Board discusses eliminating fines and fees and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss eliminating fines on books and materials returned after their due dates and fees for replacing lost books and materials, and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: […]
Obituary Notices – February 8, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yo Seap Lee. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Samuel A. Niles Jr. Powers Funeral Home: Floyd Gene Madsen; Benjamin Marx Rhyner; June Arlene Stanley. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Robert Fredrick Arndt.
JBLM to train with demolitions Feb. 8-11
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with demolitions from 12 a.m. Feb. 8 to 3 a.m. Feb.11. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor Officer Sahota
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota, 52, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Officer Sahota died in the line of duty on Saturday, January 29, […]
Crumbl Cookies opens in Lakewood, Lake City Pub reopens
City of Lakewood social media post. Crumbl Cookies opened their newest location in Lakewood and the Lake City Pub has reopened.
JoEthel Smith Reflects on a History of Black Leadership in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. JoEthel Smith is a familiar figure in Lakewood. She lived in Lakewood for more than 50 years, she was a prolific organizer in her time. Over the years, she worked with local leaders to host multicultural events and community gatherings, and to mentor aspiring Black leaders. Now 86, Smith lives just […]
Kilmer Votes to Strengthen America’s Competitiveness, Create Jobs
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022 – a legislative package that aims to build jobs and economic opportunity in America and strengthen American competitiveness. The package makes transformational new […]
Local residents named to Gonzaga’s President’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Amanda Anderson Fircrest Hayden Saalfeld John Schott Lakewood Clayton Thatcher William Wagner Tacoma Avier Doss University Place, Sage Saplan The following local residents have earned […]