Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims. That’s why we’re committed to combatting fraud. As their memory and other thinking skills decline, people with dementia may struggle to make financial decisions. They may not remember or report the abuse – or […]
Incurable Optimist Book Signing with Jennifer Cramer-Mille
Author, speaker, and Puget Sound alumna Jennifer Cramer-Miller ’87 will sign copies of her memoir, Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness & Chronic Hohe Writes Press, 2023), on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Rasmussen Rotunda, 3209 N 15th St, Tacoma. This inspirational memoir chronicles the author’s experience dealing with sudden, autoimmune kidney failure and […]
Edgewater Park Master Plan update meeting
The City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invites the public to a community meeting to continue the conversation about updating the Edgewater Park Master Plan. The meeting will include review of previous work done by the community to create the draft master plan. At the meeting additional information will be gathered around the […]
Iconic American Composers to be Celebrated in Symphony Tacoma’s ‘American Fusion’
Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma’s November concert will present selections from notable American composers and one of today’s celebrated violinists, Kelly Hall-Tompkins. The concert will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Pantages Theater. “American Fusion is truly an amalgamation of styles that our audiences and the American people have come to […]
A Spooky Spirit Tasting with Northwest Distilleries: Third Annual Tacoma Distillery Festival
TACOMA, WASH.— Friends of Tacoma Arts Live presents the third annual Tacoma Distillery Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory. Northwest distilleries will sample their products and bottles will be available for purchase alongside seasonal festivities. Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are $45 now and $55 at the […]
LeMay – America’s Car Museum’s Newest Exhibit Celebrates the Past, Present, and Future of America’s Favorite Sports Car
Tacoma, Wash. – America’s Car Museum opened their newest exhibit to the public earlier this month, hosting over 1,000 guests from all over the world during their two days’ worth of special exhibit opening activities including an exclusive members only preview with a DJ, food, beverages, and an intimate walkthrough of the new exhibit space […]
Pierce County Council Budget Development Update No. 3
The Council’s budget development work began again on (Wednesday, Oct. 18), at 9:30 a.m. with another Committee of the Whole. Human Resources and Parks & Recreation presented their 2024-2025 budget proposals. Today, the Council is hearing from District Court and the Auditor’s Office. Here is a recap of the Council’s work on the 2024-2025 Biennial […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 23 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 23 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Ice, ice, baby! WSDOT is ready for winter – are you?
All right stop, collaborate (with fellow travelers) and listen: because winter’s on its way with some snow and icy conditions. There’s nothing vanilla about how road crews prep for winter weather – including pre-treating and plowing – but the traveling public also can help by being prepared for changing driving conditions. And with or without […]