Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Diversity Matters Day brings together Military Department employees to learn and reflect
Camp Murray National Guardsmen and civilian employees celebrate and learn about one another’s differences and help the organization grow stronger on its Abby West Diversity Matters Day.
Local Animal Shelter Volunteer Nominated for Volunteer Award of Excellence
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Linda Santos has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for almost 10 years and helps make it possible for thousands of local pet owners to have access to pet food in times of need. Linda helps with the Humane Society for […]
Letter: Our Nation’s Uniformed Services Need The Best Possible Medications
Submitted by Deryl McCarty, Colonel, USAF (Ret), South Hill. In my 30+ years in the United States Air Force, I saw firsthand how pharmaceutical innovation can save lives and, no, I am not a medical professional. For example, just a couple of generations ago, something as simple as a flesh wound could result in a […]
Across the Fence: Transition
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Labor Day kind of marks the end of summer in the U.S. School starts again around this time. Summer homes get closed down. The campgrounds are emptying of people enjoying their leisure time. It gets quiet on the lakes of Washington State and on Puget Sound. I have to admit, this […]
Road work coming to Lake Louise area
City of Lakewood news story. Starting the week of Sept. 5, 2022 road crews will be in the Lake Louise area “chip sealing” select roadways to help preserve the roadway. The map below outlines what roads will be impacted by this work. They include: Lake Louise Drive SW from Holden Drive SW both directions around […]
Youth Basketball Registration Open Now
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Metro Parks invites 3-6 year old’s to learn the basics of basketball! Learn how to dribble, pass and shoot!! Parents are encouraged to stay for activity and watch their kids grow and prepare for school age sports! Triple Impact 3 on 3 Registration: Open now thru Sep. 23 Triple Impact Coaching is […]
Small Business Flex Fund Loan Program
Pierce County announcement. Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for a low-interest loan of up to $150,000 to finance expansion and growth as well as recover from the pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown through the Washington State Department of Commerce Small Business Flex Fund. Interested applicants pre-apply on the Flex Fund’s online portal and, if they qualify, will […]
September is Puget Sound Starts Here Month
City of University Place announcement. Across Puget Sound, cities and counties are coming together this September to celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month. Puget Sound is our economic powerhouse, provides endless recreational opportunities, and is home to incredible, iconic and irreplaceable animals. It’s also in trouble. We say Puget Sound Starts Here because every single […]