U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” Strickland said. “Strengthening our nation’s energy grid is necessary for […]
Lakewood Community Drum Circle
Join the Lakewood Arts Commission for a first-of-its-kind event in Lakewood: A Community Drum Circle. This interactive event is meant for people of all ages and abilities. Have a drum? Bring it! Need a drum? There will be some available. Don’t feel like playing? That’s OK too, come enjoy the beat. Check out this fun […]
EngineerGirl Announces 2023 Writing Contest Winners
The National Academy of Engineering announced today the winners of its 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest. This year’s competition asked students in Grades 3 through 12 to write an essay on how female and/or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s greatest achievements. Specifically, this year’s contest prompt asked students to choose one of the […]
Council Corner: June 12, 2023 meeting recap
First quarter police report. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported on the first quarter police statistics. Calls for service increased 3.6% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022. Year-to-date calls for police increased 7.5%. Arrests increased 10.5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The percentage of […]
Color It UP Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the young artists who submitted winning designs for the “Color It UP” art contest. Their artwork will appear on Cirque Drive utility boxes later this summer. U.P.’s Director of Public Works Jack Ecklund said it will take a few weeks to have the winning designs transferred to the vinyl wraps that will cover […]
Game On: High School Students Build Arcade Machines
Clover Park and Lakes high school students are leveling up their creativity, construction and teamwork skills this year as part of a cross-course project to build fully functioning arcade cabinets. Every part of the arcade machines are built, designed and programmed by students. Clover Park School District (CPSD) offers a wide variety of Career and […]
Injured Pets Need Immediate Help
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On June 15, a pit bull with a missing tailbone and three cats abandoned in kennels covered in feces and urine were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County within hours of each other. The 2-year-old pit bull, now named Trout, was brought […]
JBLM, DuPont, Steilacoom Youth Wrestling
Submitted by Joe Slocum. Wrestling season is just around the corner! Get your kids involved in a sport that will improve their athleticism for every other sport and will strengthen their resilience in life. Click here to register.
Public Hearing for 2023 Annual Amendment to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the City of Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no earlier than 5:15 […]