Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Many of us are drawn to public service out of a strong desire to make things better for the generations who will follow us. I know I was. And that was long before my grandchildren arrived and made that perspective even more of an imperative. Caring for and supporting the […]
Lakewood City Manager November 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator November 15 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s November 15 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma Animal Shelter Waives Dog Adoption Fees Amid Overcrowding
In response to exceeding dog kennel capacity, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoption fees for all dogs Nov. 14-17. The shelter is currently caring for nearly 130 dogs on-site, plus nearly 70 in foster homes. “We are in crisis mode,” said Leslie Dalzell, Chief Executive Officer at the Humane Society […]
Let Us Never Forget
Members of the University Place community, including current and former City Council Members, were joined by personnel from JBLM for the annual Veterans Day remembrance event at Cirque Park. Also in attendance were Rep. Mari Leavitt (WA-28), Elizabeth Grasher, Town of Steilacoom council member, and U.P. Scout Pack #148. Chaplain Major Brian Osborn of the […]
Christmastime in Seneca Village: Dec. 14-18 at the historic Rialto Theater
Submitted by Puget Sound Revels. Tacoma, WA – Puget Sound Revels is thrilled to premiere “Christmastime in Seneca Village” this holiday season at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Tacoma, Washington. For the past 31 years, Puget Sound Revels has produced an annual holiday show, The Midwinter Revels®, each year celebrating a different culture from a different […]
Let’s Talk! – A First Place Ribbon
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. Ribbons for winners seem to be a thing of the Anglo-Saxon world. At least, they never occurred at any time during my life in continental Europe. Also, I’m almost […]
Upcoming Steilacoom Parks and Trails Work Parties
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Please join Steilacoom Parks and Trails volunteers for the upcoming 5th St Waterway work parties as you can: Sun/Mon 17/18 Nov and 24/25 November, 10 am to noon. The times do not conflict with Seahawk games. Steilacoom has been awarded a second $2,500 grant toward restoration of a portion of the 5th […]
CPSD Inside Schools October Story – Summer Construction Projects
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Crews worked over the summer preparing district facilities for the 2024-25 school year. Updates included new playgrounds, security cameras and bleachers to go along with maintenance and infrastructure updates at a variety of schools. Funding for all projects came from previous project savings, federal Impact Aid monies and construction assistance funds from the state […]