By Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey, of […]
91 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 19
On April 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 213.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 91 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 60s from Lakewood. On April 17, we confirmed […]
Obituary Notices – April 20, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Remedios Laurente. Mountain View Funeral Home: Samuel Roy Virgil Sr. Powers Funeral Home: Wendell N Palmer; Delores M Parrish. Gaffney Funeral Home: Janet A Dyckman; Sharon M Penhale; Timothy T. Yusko.
Lakewood Rotary partners with Springbrook Connection
Lakewood Rotary is proud to be partnering with Springbrook Connection and Jesse Black. Jesse and Springbrook Connection have done a great job in the community and particularly in Springbrook park. “We are happy to partner with Jesse in supporting his existing little free pantry by increasing public awareness, networking with supporters and other little free […]
Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has received a $30,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love […]
Letter: Camping Ban Does Not Belong in Tacoma
Submitted by Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. Tacoma, WA – On Tuesday, April 20, the Tacoma City Council will discuss whether to pass a public spaces camping ban, which would only bring more sweeps. Camping bans have no place in our city when there’s nowhere permanent to go. We told you this in 2019 with […]
Promising Futures: Hudtloff 7th grader Louise Womack
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Hudtloff Middle School seventh grader Louise Womack. She believes in spreading joy and positivity to those around her. “I want to have my personality spread to other people because I want everyone else to be happy,” she said. “As someone who is in a good place, I […]
Catherine Place – Closing in on their Fundraising Goal
Catherine Place, the “Oasis for Women” is proud to announce they are now over halfway to their goal for their fundraiser on April 25th. Please watch the video (below) of co-founder Sister Joyce as she briefly describes how Catherine Place helps women. Unfortunately, Boombaballa, the yearly fundraiser is virtual this year due to COVID, but […]
Help Create a Bright Future for Homestead Park
You spoke—and the City listened. Residents who provided public comments to the City’s 2019-2020 Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan (PROS) indicated a desire to update and improve Homestead Park. Located at 3761 Bridgeport Way W., Homestead Park encompasses 5.5 acres and includes wooded areas, walking trails, a fern grotto and a rhododendron collection. It […]