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 […]
En Rama’s seating is back in downtown Tacoma. Get the fresh pasta and burger
Seating at downtown Tacoma’s En Rama is back. After a six-month hiatus, the patio reopens Tuesday (April 20, 2021) with Chris Keil’s imaginative cocktails, a plate of fresh pasta or a gooey burger from Chef Josh Press. Behold the sturdy metal awning spanning half the sprawling patio. It’ll help keep away the inevitable rain of […]
Steilacoom Councilmember Neal awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Roger Neal, Councilmember, Town of Steilacoom recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning and development Effective local […]
City of Lakewood Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
LAKEWOOD, Washington – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Lakewood for its fiscal year 2019 comprehensive annual financial report. The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the standards of the program, […]
Thornewood Carriage House, piece of PNW history, for sale | Tacoma News Tribune
Thornewood Carriage House once served Thornewood Castle. Read more: Thornewood Carriage House, piece of PNW history, for sale | Tacoma News Tribune