Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. The DuPont Historical Society and Museum invite you to join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for a walking tour of Historic DuPont Village. Meet us at the DuPont Historical Museum, 207 Barksdale Ave, DuPont WA, for a 10:00 a.m. start. The DuPont Company built the village for its employees […]
Letter: The dangerous simplicity of Pete Hegseth
Submitted by Gregory Alderete. In the closing chapters of a declining empire, history warns us to beware of men who mistake valor for strategy, and ideology for wisdom. The appointment of Pete Hegseth—a television personality, former infantry officer, and purveyor of jingoistic platitudes—to the position of Secretary of Defense is not merely reckless. It is […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Day, April 19
Submitted by Leslie McAntosh. Friends of the Lakewood Library’s final Spring Donation Day will be on April 19. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood, from 11am to 1 pm.
“Meet Abraham Lincoln” by Author DL Fowler, Lakewood History Museum
Think you know Abraham Lincoln? Think again! Author and historian DL Fowler will present amazing, little known facts about Abe that will give you new insight into the fascinating life of our famous 16th President from “Sinking Springs”, KY. With more than 30 years of research and three acclaimed books, Fowler’s presentation is not to […]
The Pierce Transit April 17 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Service Delivery & Capital Committee’s next Regular Meeting will take place on April 17 (3 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Letter: How Lovely to be Home
Entomologist Giorgio Celli called them “the lions of the garden” (lifegate.com) for their voracious habit of eating an estimated 5,000 kind of prey (aphids, scale insects, their eggs, and parasitic pests) during their life cycle. For their ravenous appetite, the lovely little ladybug is the gardeners’ and farmers’ favorite insect. And the favorite flower of […]
Letter: 11 minutes of infamy
Submitted by Greg Alderete. In an era increasingly defined by spectacle and simulation, Blue Origin’s recent all-female spaceflight — a brief, 11-minute sojourn into the stratosphere — has been heralded by some as a triumph of representation and progress. But beneath the polished veneer of diversity optics and branded empowerment lies a troubling display of […]
Essential healthcare industry transparency bill passes Senate
A priority bill for Healthcare & Wellness Committee Chair Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) heads to the Governor’s desk as HB 1686 passed the Senate today. HB 1686 lays the groundwork for the creation of the Washington Healthcare Entity Registry, a comprehensive database tracking vertical and horizontal integration and ownership changes in the healthcare industry. “From […]
Phones Down in Dupont
We are currently experiencing a problem with our phone lines and are unable to make calls out or take any calls in. The problem is being investigated. If you are trying to reach City Hall, we are open until 4PM Monday-Thursday. If you know the staff representative you are trying to reach, please send them […]