Submitted by First Baptist Church Lakewood. Once again this year, First Baptist Church Lakewood (5400 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499) will host a community Trunk r Treat on October 31, 2021. Doors open 6:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm or unless the candy runs out first. This is a family friendly event in […]
Tacoma Comfort Inn Purchased for Emergency Shelter
Low-Income Housing Institute press release. Tacoma, Wash – The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) purchased the 94-room Comfort Inn located at 8620 South Hosmer St. in Tacoma on October 29. The purchase was made with capital investment contributions from Pierce County, City of Tacoma, and City of Lakewood for $8.8 million. The City of Lakewood contributed $1.0 million in […]
Food Drive to Support Little Free Pantries, Nov. 2
Submitted by Dave O’Keeffe. Lakewood First Lions will be at Lakewood City Hall on Nov. 2 (1-5 pm) to collect food for Little Free Pantries. The Pantries provide 24 hour, barrier free access to food and hygiene supplies, plus a way for people to donate food. Due to increasing demand, some of the Pantries need […]
Dead men do tell tales
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. I recently spent a few hours with Dr. Karen Cline-Parhamovich and the Medical Examiner Team. I learned that there is quite a bit you can learn from a decedent. She considers herself a “family practice doctor to the dead,” and with her team of professionals, they diagnose the manner […]
Across the Fence: Neighborhood Candy
Some of you may remember a long past Suburban Times article of mine in which I mentioned that candy was a rare thing in my early childhood. My mother would hand me maybe one hard candy or a soft caramel a day if I had been good. I was quite average. But in average, I […]
What’s UP with Biz?
City of University Place announcement. Throughout the year, the City’s Economic Development Office celebrates the openings of new, expanded or relocated businesses in the city with special ribbon cuttings. Now you can catch up on these events in a series of condensed video recaps of these celebrations and learn more about the businesses themselves. Take […]
DuPont seeks resident to fill Council vacancy
City of DuPont press release. The DuPont City Council is looking for a resident to serve as a City Councilmember position No. 5 due to the resignation of former Councilmember Kendralee Harris on September 15, 2021. This is a highly responsible legislative position with a total budget of more than 22 million dollars. Eligible citizens […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights and Protections
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. On Oct. 27, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, joined Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Subcommittee Chair Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) in introducing the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced companion legislation in the […]
Pierce Transit Hearing on Proposed 2022 Budget
Pierce Transit press release. A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021. The Board meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be conducted virtually. The meeting can be heard by dialing 253.215.8782 and entering meeting Code 833 6529 7368, or by clicking on […]