Governor Jay Inslee signed into law expansion of programs to assist college students experiencing homelessness and those who were previously in foster care. HB 1166, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), builds upon existing pilot programs at community and technical colleges and four-year institutions. Those programs aid students with essential needs, including access to housing, […]
One step backward, two steps forward
By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. Well, Monday was a tough day for Pierce County. As you undoubtably know by now, we’ve been moved back to Phase 2. The more restrictive rules go into effect April 16. Like many of our residents, I was frustrated by the rollback after all the work we have done […]
Motivation to be topic of April 19 Zoom Coffee Chat (and Change the World)
We’ll be taking the masks off pretty soon. It’s natural to wonder how we’ll get motivated for the challenging days ahead. Glad you asked. On April 19 at 9 am, I’ll be hosting three wonderful folks to discuss how they stay motivated. Virtual Event designer Christopher Johnson will offer tips on how to get yourself motivated, […]
U.P. Chief’s Corner: Traffic, Traffic, Traffic
Submitted by University Place Police Chief Greg Premo. As I have noted in this column before and in my conversations with residents and business owners in U.P., the number one complaint our department receives deals with traffic safety. We certainly hear concerns around all types of criminal or suspicious activity as well, but the one […]
Arundel – Historical Fiction Review
The historical novel, “Arundel” by Kenneth Roberts, was published over 90 years ago. I read it as a teenager. I’m guessing I found it while attending Junior High. I love the book and over my school years at Mann Junior High and Clover Park High School I managed to read every historical fiction book Roberts […]
Pair of fundraisers seeks to help victims of Lakewood Apartment fire
A GoFundMe Spokesperson emailed me to share a pair of verified fundraisers to assist the victims of the April 13 Apartment fire in Lakewood. Community needs help after apartment fire please – https://gf.me/v/c/83xf/community-needs-help-after-apartment-fire-please Help After Apartment Fire – https://gf.me/v/c/83xf/q6n4cn-help-after-apartment-fire If you feel called to help, the above links are verified in support of those victims […]
Across the Fence: Off the Main Road
When the first beams of sunlight tear the sky on a spring weekend, who doesn’t want to go and enjoy the great outdoors again?! Well, last weekend, my husband and I decided we’d head for the Olympic Mountains and see what hiking opportunities are closer by where they are neither too high nor too steep. […]
Lakewood Police Department Releases Q1 2021 Crime Report
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department has released a report on criminal activity for the first quarter of 2021. The report reveals a 5.2% drop in total crime from the prior quarter and a 5.8% drop from the first quarter of the previous year. The department assigns crimes to three general categories: person, property, and […]
Meet TCC’s All-Washington Scholars for 2021
The annual All-Washington event celebrates two outstanding students from each community and technical college in Washington. The event, which will be celebrated online April 15, is hosted by South Puget Sound Community College. Gina Marie Jones and Katrina Wangen will represent TCC. Gina Marie Jones Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while working two jobs isn’t easy, […]