Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is offering local children an all-new, at-home format of the program: For the Tacoma, Wash. area: the week of June 28 – July 2, 2021. Regional program sponsors include The Boeing Company – Puget Sound. For the Steilacoom, Wash. area: the week of July 26 – […]
Obituary Notices
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lucille Jackson; Randy S. Nalder; Geraldine Barbara Henneberg. Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service: Randy R. Fisler.
Lakewood City Council Adopts Statement on Equity
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood City Council adopted a statement on equity on April 19, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-05 commits the Lakewood City Council to take measures to identify and eliminate systemic racism. Issues of social justice have been magnified by recent events. The statement reflects the Lakewood City Council’s consideration of the influence of government on […]
Clover Park school board April 26 meeting to be held in person and online
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting/workshop Monday, April 26, in person at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person must pre-register by noon on April 26 by emailing […]
Kilmer Joins Senator Van Hollen, Rep. Levin in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Tackle Long-Term Unemployment Crisis
On April 22, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representative Andy Levin (MI-09) in introducing the Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act, bicameral legislation to create a subsidized jobs program in order to combat the long-term unemployment crisis in the United States. President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, released in March, specifically […]
Support Still Available for Businesses Disrupted by COVID-19
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – COVID-19 remains an active public health threat and a disruption to local businesses. Numerous relief programs remain active to support businesses disrupted by the pandemic. At a national level, the Small Business Administration administers several relief programs. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers forgivable loans used to retain workers. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program offers low-interest, […]
Lakewood City Council April 26 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 26 (7 PM) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
Opening soon: New lane and traffic signal at SR 512 interchange in Puyallup
PUYALLUP – Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are getting ready to activate a new traffic signal at the eastbound State Route 512 ramp to SR 161/31st Avenue Southwest. As early as Monday, April 26, the intersection at the eastbound SR 512 ramp to SR 161 will be temporarily controlled by […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board Special Session
The Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Session on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 5:45 pm, to take action on the approval of Resolution 874-05-12-21 Academic and Student Well-Being Plan. Following the Special Session, the regularly scheduled Study Session will be held at 6:00 pm. Both meetings will take place […]