Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On May 15, 2023, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Housing America’s Veterans and Ensuring They Have Needed Services (HAVENS) Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at providing housing solutions for veterans experiencing homelessness. According to the 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, on a single […]
Obituary Notices – May 18, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Contessa Faith Armstead. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Leuea P. Sopi. Powers Funeral Home: Donald Lee Roy Connolly Sr. Scott Funeral Home: Cheryl J. Hill. Neptune Society: Weldon Alfred “Bud” Barrett Jr. Memorial Service, June 10, 2023 at 10 am, Lakewood United Methodist Church (6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood).
Grinding and Overlay Summit Ave
City of Fircrest announcement. Starting Thursday, May 18 there will be a crew performing grinding and overlays on Summit Ave. We hope to have this project done as quickly as possible and thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. For more information you can contact Public Works at 253-564-8900 Mon – Fri. […]
May is Older Americans Month
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Older Americans are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the country. By 2038, 34% of the U.S. population will be 65+. Yet, more than 19 million older adults are living in homes that are in disrepair or ill-equipped to safely meet their needs, and 70% of homeowners say their home will […]
Help Us Build the 2023-24 Clover Park School District Budget
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District is building its budget for the 2023-24 school year and invites your participation. In March, the school district held two budget workshops to share information on the district budget and provided an overview of the budget development process. The workshops were livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel and […]
Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou wins Chief Executive Officer Award
Bates Technical College announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College’s Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Lin Zhou, president of Bates Technical College, will receive the 2023 Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award from the Washington Association of College Trustees (ACT). She was formally honored at the ACT Spring Conference on May 15 in Walla Walla, Wash. The […]
Tacoma Permit Advisory Group Accepting Applications for Membership
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteer members for the Tacoma Permit Advisory Group. The Permit Advisory Group will participate in discussions and provide recommendations focused on the following duties and responsibilities, including: The advisory group was created by City Council Resolution 40967, which approved the transition of the Permit Advisory […]
CERT Registration Now Open
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) invites community members who live or work in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom to attend the next session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. The training will be held May 23-June 10, 2023 and registration is now open. Aimed at preparing groups […]
Partner UP is back
City of University Place announcement. For many years prior to the pandemic, the Economic Development Department hosted regular networking socials known as Partner UPs. These after-hours events enabled members of the city’s business community to get together for casual conversation outside of business hours. On June 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Chambers Bay will […]