A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will host a virtual open house event on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. (via Zoom) to review proposed changes to the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus. The most significant proposed change is the construction of a 350-bed forensic […]
9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
A press release from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. In honor of the 20th anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 55 military personnel. The first ceremony will […]
Wanted: Lakewood people who care about schools, USA’s future, Part III
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. People with Marxist beliefs are infiltrating nearly all corners of American society. One well-known Marxist tool is so-called democratic-socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders who has written the $3.5 trillion federal spending bill now being debated in the Senate. If passed, it would turn America dramatically socialist, possibly irretrievably. And the National Education […]
Western Rodeo and Cattle Drive Parade Cause of Puyallup Street Closures
A press release from City of Puyallup. The following streets will be closed on Friday, September 10, 2021 in downtown Puyallup for the 2021 Washington State Fair Western Rodeo and Cattle Drive Parade. No parking signs will be placed on affected streets 48 hours in advance. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., city crews will begin closing […]
Transportation Club of Tacoma Live Meeting with Speaker Rob Howell of Columbia Trust Company
The Transportation Club of Tacoma is excited to announce our September luncheon on 9/13/2021. We are really thrilled that we are BACK IN PERSON! This is our first live meeting since the start of the pandemic. We’ve got a great lunch lined up and we are moving back into a familiar setting for this event. […]
Tacoma Nature Center Reopens
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. The Tacoma Nature Center is now open to the public. The building will be open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. The park trails and Discovery Pond remain open daily 8:30am to 30 minutes after sunset. There are still some COVID-based restrictions and changes. You must wear a mask indoors, and all […]
Meaningful Summer Opportunities: Warriors of Change
A press release from Communities In Schools of Lakewood. This summer, Communities In Schools partnered with The Clover Park School District to host Warriors of Change—a six week leadership program for rising seniors at Clover Park High School, designed to prepare students for success during their senior year and beyond. The students had the opportunity […]
Washington State Redistricting Commission invites you to Draw Your WA
A press release from Washington State Redistricting Commission. The Washington State Redistricting Commission’s (WSRC) online mapping tool has been updated with the official 2020 Census data necessary for the people of Washington to draw maps and submit them for consideration by the Commissioners. The WSRC now invites all Washington’s residents to log on and help Draw Your WA. […]
Sam Peach Park Playground Upgrades Coming this Fall
A press release from City of Puyallup. Puyallup, WA – Puyallup Parks and Recreation is delighted to announce that Sam Peach Park will be receiving playground upgrades this fall. Located at 1621 10th Ave NW, this charming neighborhood park will soon have brand new playground equipment. Dedicated in 2000, the Park was named in honor of […]