First Financial Northwest Bank is bringing financial literacy education to over 880 students in several Washington counties. Students at three local schools (Clover Park High School, Mt. Tahoma High School, and Heritage School) have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety […]
Close Quarters a Five Minute Story
I was dead tired, but that’s not a really good excuse. I had just finished a project for a client. I was so relieved, I took myself out for dinner. Flying Sushi had been calling to me for some time. I was their last client for dinner and had plenty to eat and then some. […]
Letter: The World Has Been Waiting for You – Breathing Life Into Your Story
This is about you. This is about anyone and everyone who has (and truth be told, who is there who has not?) suffered a life-shattering loss. This is about those whose heart has been broken, stepped on, crushed, and who, weeping on their knees, begin, blinded by tears, gathering up the shards of what remains. […]
Legislative Update: A Focus on Community & Public Safety
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. We are less than two weeks away from sine die, the time when the legislature adjourns for the 2024 legislative session. In today’s newsletter, I’m sharing vital information with you on what I’m working on or supporting how money for community and public safety is spent right […]
Support Historic Fort Steilacoom by Donating Books
Do you have extra books at home? Help us preserve the legacy of four 165-year-old U.S. Army buildings in Lakewood by donating books for an upcoming fundraiser. All genres of fiction and non-fiction books are welcome, but please make sure they are in good condition (no moldy or torn materials, please!). While we accept VHS, […]
Kilmer Announces NOAA Grant Award to Washington Maritime Blue for Ocean-Based Climate Solutions
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (Feb. 23), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) proudly announced that Washington Maritime Blue has been awarded a significant grant, totaling $248,403 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under its Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators Program. This grant marks a monumental achievement in advancing ocean-based climate solutions […]
TREE (air quality project): March 1 Lakewood Listening Session
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is hosting listening sessions to discuss air pollution and its sources as part of the TREE project. The aim of the TREE project to increase community-directed air monitoring and interest in air pollution, especially in areas that are overburdened. If you would like to be a part of an […]
Obituary Notices – February 27, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ellen Gloria Gotchy; Young Jik Bell; Kenneth Walton; Linda Sue Pridgen Olive. Mountain View Funeral Home: Barbara Jean Welch.
DuPont February 23 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council February 23 report by clicking here.