Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. To spotlight the important role disability plays in workforce diversity, the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment is accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Governor’s Employer Awards. The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to Sept. 1, 2022. The Governor’s Employer Awards program honors and celebrates the many […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Aug. 22
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW […]
Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Comprehensive Alternative Treatments Benefit Package
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW). With CHPW’s first-of-its-kind Alternative Treatments benefit package, its Medicaid members now have more non-invasive and drug-free treatment options to help relieve conditions like headaches, allergies, back pain, anxiety and depression. The package offers members 20 no-cost visits for acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy. “This benefit package is […]
PLU School of Nursing professor to be inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Kathleen Richardson, assistant professor of nursing, has been selected to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy). Richardson also serves as associate dean of academic affairs at PLU. “Dr. Richardson has… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Live at 5! Salsa on the Square
Tacoma Arts Live press release. TACOMA, WASH. — Vamos a bailar! Tacoma Arts Live will present a free community gathering, Live at 5! Salsa on the Square, an outdoor evening party that offers a variety of Latin American-inspired music, dance, and food. The fun begins on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Theater Square […]
Biking for Change
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. On the very warm Sunday afternoon of Aug. 7th close to 100 community members from across Parkland, Spanaway and Tacoma met in the Sprinker parking lot to ride in silence to raise awareness for bicycle safety. It was a very powerful event. Why were we riding? […]
The Lakewood City Council August 22 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on August 22 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Local student named to Eastern Oregon University spring Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 570 students to the dean’s list for the 2022 spring term. Locally, Lakewood’s Darien Kilen earned Dean’s List honors. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. EOU congratulates each of […]
Obituary Notices – August 20, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Colin Clyde Edwards. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ay’Lani Love Antonio-Montgomery; Arlene Sagen Hoveland; Harold F. Lambertsen; Frankie Swaim. Powers Funeral Home: Laura Ann Stoner.