In recognition of their high academic achievements, four outstanding Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community service efforts. The students who comprise the All-Washington Academic Team […]
Strickland Leads Bicameral Comprehensive Bill to Ensure Quality Reproductive Care for Military Families
On April 20, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and 102 Members introduced the Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act to ensure military families receive the quality reproductive health care they deserve. The bill would bring health care provided by the military in line with current law for civilian […]
233 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 21
On April 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 211.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 233 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 50s from Lakewood. Our totals are 42,486 cases […]
Obituary Notices – April 22, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lorraine Fern Hansen; Randy Alan Lorance; Federico Ramos Molina. Hill Funeral Home: Jason Dexter.
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor former VP Mondale
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are […]
Letter: A Warrior Has Fallen
On April 1st, 2021, the Lakewood community lost a leader and role model for women in Washington State who were inspired by her example of completing her education while raising a family, not an easy task, and for battling brain cancer for over two years. It is interesting to note that Kathie’s family history can […]
The Wood Nymph
Submitted by Eric Chandler, Lakewood. We had a most-wunnerful happenstance this last Fall whilst oot & aboot at the Brown Creek Area Forest area (Olympic National Park). At one point we were walking along a trail that our “’shrooming guide”, and good friend, Chris Herrera said would lead us to Chanterelle Mushroom Goodies…he was correct […]
Rotary Club of Tacoma – Raising Money for Tacoma, Pierce County, and the World
Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 just celebrated 111 years of service to Tacoma and the world. Tacoma Rotary was the eighth club chartered after Rotary began in Chicago in 1905. Rotary’s service is funded largely by its annual fundraiser which this year takes place in the form of a virtual auction culminating with “A Night […]
Strickland Leads Letter Urging Secure, Sustainable Path Forward for US-North Korea Relations
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a letter encouraging the Biden Administration to consider a secure and sustainable path forward for U.S.-North Korea relations as the Administration conducts its North Korea policy review. The letter encourages the Administration to work hand-in-hand with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, including South Korea, to advance peace and […]