You don’t visit the Lobster Shop on Ruston Way along the waterfront of Commencement Bay for toasted cheese sandwiches. We go to the Lobster Shop for seafood and when we can afford it, lobster. It had been almost a year since we had dined on Lobster Shop cooking. In November 2020 we enjoyed their food […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Making a Difference Foundation announces 2021 College Scholarships
Submitted by the Making a Difference Foundation. The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) of Tacoma, Washington announces its 2021 scholarship awards to a total of fifteen students attending college throughout the nation. Not only did ten winners from 2020 get their scholarships renewed, but five new winners received scholarships for this year. The Making A Difference […]
Nov. 2 General Election At a Glance
The Pierce County Auditor has released an overview of the upcoming Nov. 2 general election.
Vet Clinic, Oct ’21
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands VBA urgently seeks Veterans Service Representatives Veterans Treatment Courts offer Veterans who have become involved with the justice system a way to turn their lives around Four ways VA makes it easy to head back to school […]
UP: Curbside Oversize Brush Pickup Nov. 1-12
A press release from City of University Place. Pile Limitations: 1 per household no larger than 6′ wide by 6′ long by 6′ high. The Oversized Brush Pickup is available to all residential customers of University Place Refuse and Recycling, even those without yard waste service. The pickup day for your area will be the same as your […]
Letter: For the Good People of University Place
Submitted by Richard Mercier. Regardless of whether you have children in the University Place School District or not, if you live here, then this letter is to you. The upcoming election in November impacts all of us as grandparents, parents, guardians, and citizens. With so many concerning stories surrounding education coming out here at home, […]
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Spotlight
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Looking for a furry best friend? October marks the official start of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has many adoptable dogs waiting for a loving home. One such dog who has been looking for a home for over […]
Promising Future: Evergreen fifth grader Conner Steele
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Evergreen Elementary School fifth grader Conner Steele. Conner moved from Mississippi to Joint Base Lewis-McChord with his family two years ago. He loves water and enjoys being able to have fun in all of the lakes in the area. His […]