Submitted by Ed Burrough. This Lions Club’s name suggests they are only active in downtown Tacoma, but this is not the case. For example, the men and women of this club distribute personal dictionaries to each thrid-grade student at five elementary schools at Joint Base Lewis McCord annually, which is very meaningful for these kids.The […]
In the Book Nook with … Jennifer Nightingale
Author Jennifer Nightingale grew up in Seattle, Washington, has explored beaches and bays from British Columbia all the way to Northern California, and has been living in Astoria, Oregon, at the mouth of the Columbia River for seven years now. She has worked in various administrative capacities in the healthcare industry for over thirty years […]
The Rotary Club of Lakewood – A Year in Review
Submitted by David Swindale. Rotary Clubs operate on an annual budget and club presidents serve one-year terms from July to July. Jason Whalen, Mayor of the City of Lakewood served as our club president from July 2022 to July 2023. During his tenure the club spent $98,813. for local, regional, and global programs and projects […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, October 1 for […]
The City of Puyallup celebrates Pierce during College Appreciation Week
The City of Puyallup is celebrating Pierce College’s contribution to the community during a special series of events during College Appreciation Week, happening October 1-7, 2023. Pierce College Puyallup’s signature event is “An Evening With Pierce College,” taking place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. Spend the evening exploring campus and learning more about […]
Input sought for new wayfinding signage plan
The City of University Place is working on a new wayfinding plan that will provide cohesive design and branding for signage directing people to key public places such as the Civic Building, parks, Chambers Bay and more. The consultants working on the project are seeking the input of a few community members who would be […]
Pierce County Manufacturing Day Expo
Head to Clover Park Technical College on Oct. 5, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. to learn about new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply chain logistics equipment. While there, meet leaders in the industry and discover how to create, contribute, and connect in this growing sector. Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen recently issued […]
Symphony Tacoma Announces Season Opening Concert, ‘Rhapsody!’
Symphony Tacoma is delighted to announce the opening concert of its much-anticipated 2023-2024 season, a musical soirée that promises to captivate the audience and set the stage for a season of exceptional performances. The grand event will take place on October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s historic Pantages Theater. The evening’s repertoire celebrates […]
Daytime roadwork: Plan for significant weekend congestion on SR 512 in Parkland
PARKLAND – Weekend travelers who use State Route 512 in Parkland during daytime hours will want to add additional time to their trips. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30Washington State Department of Transportation crews will close the right lane of eastbound SR 512 between Golden Given Road East and Portland Avenue East. 6 […]