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 […]
Shred events are back
Pierce County social media post. Shred events are back! Every weekend in September and October shred up to 3 bags of sensitive documents for free. Find dates, times and locations at http://PierceCountyWa.gov/Shred.
Pierce County libraries closed Sept. 5 for Labor Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources
Army announces upcoming 2nd SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division, unit rotation
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. The Department of the Army announced today the upcoming fall rotational deployment of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, to Korea. The 2nd SBCT, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and assigned to 7th Infantry Division, will replace the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, as […]
Let’s Talk About JBLM & the 149th St. Encampment
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. If you follow me on social media, you have seen my posts engaging with the Pierce County community living, working, and playing on our military base. One organization that I have become very familiar with is the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (5th SFAB). Many of the […]