Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. The need for food is outpacing contributions Lakewood Rotary is receiving and community support is needed to keep the eight Little Free Pantries in Lakewood and Steilacoom stocked. Click here to make a cash donation. Donations of non-perishable food items are also welcome at the following drop off locations: The members of Lakewood […]
Dash away, dash away, dash away all: WSDOT’s 2022 Multimodal Mobility Dashboard takes off
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. OLYMPIA – One-upping the Jolly Old Elf himself, WSDOT recently released the 2022 Multimodal Mobility Dashboard, delivering annual performance data and five-year trends for numerous travel modes on many state-owned facilities. Improving on last year’s interactive version, this year’s dashboard compares the monthly travel changes that occurred in 2021 with […]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
What to know about health Insurance after turning 65
Submitted by By Community Health Plan of Washington. Medicare health insurance plans are now open for enrollment for the 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington. Deciding what type of Medicare plan is best for you can be a confusing task when not informed of all the important coverage details. Learn more about the different Medicare […]
Public input needed for transportation study focusing on connectivity in south Pierce County
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. PUYALLUP – People who live, work, play and commute through south Pierce County have an opportunity to provide feedback on a study focused on improving connectivity on multiple state highways. The Washington State Department of Transportation has created an online open house focusing on opportunities for improving connectivity, safety and reducing […]
Obituary Notices – December 3, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Delores M. Anderson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Derryck Anthony Blackburn; Lorna Burt; Fletcher Jenkins; Randolph McKee; Richard Arthur Thornton. Hill Funeral Home: Mary Holdeman. Scott Funeral Home: John Anthony Ramsdell.
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents ‘Happy Holidays’ Dance Showcase Dec.16
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest will present “Happy Holidays,” a delightful dance showcase incorporating classical ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre favorites at Our Church on Sunday, December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM. The performance will include a few excerpts from DTNW’s Nutcracker and will feature guest artist, Richard Philion, and Sophie […]
Systems integration testing of the project area has started
Sound Transit announcement. Construction occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area includes crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. During the holidays, the contractor will focus outside the districts. They’ll return in the new […]
A lot to learn
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Albert Einstein once said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” If that doesn’t motivate you to be a life-long learner, I am not sure what will! I prefer to think of it in the positive, learning is key to growing – both professionally and personally. Studies are proving […]