16th CAB Raptor Brigade social media post. The mountain was OUT, and the Raptors stood tall. After over two years in command of the 16th CAB, Col. Shane Finison handed the colors to Col. Derek Smith during a change of command ceremony on Watkins Field at JBLM, Wash., on Jul. 15, 2022.
JBLM will conduct artillery and demolitions training July 19-22
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery and demolitions training from July 19 at 12 a.m. to July 22 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Strickland Expands Access to Housing for Servicemembers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured provisions to address housing and equity in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “The South Sound is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one of the premier military installations in the U.S. For national security […]
Construction begins on the SR 167 Completion Project from I-5 in Fife to the Port of Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. FIFE – For two nights next week, drivers traveling overnight on Interstate 5 through Fife will need to plan for delays or alternate routes while crews set up a work zone and install temporary striping on I-5 for the next stage of the SR 167 Completion Project. On July […]
Connected CARE Program with Karen Gilbert coming to Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Lakewood Fire and Rescue is implementing a new program that will change and improve our EMS service. “Connected CARE program” (CARE being an acronym for Community Access, Referral and Education). People struggling with a variety of challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, etc. contact 9-1-1 for assistance, yet the fire […]
Curran Orchard Summer Concerts continues July 21
Submitted by CORE. We’re back! Join us for great music and fun during the 2022 Curran Apple Orchard Summer Concert Series! All concerts are FREE and take place on the following Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Bring the whole family, blankets and picnics (Note: No alcohol allowed in City Parks). July 21 Maia Santell and […]
BNSF Railway issues grant to Making A Difference Foundation
Making a Difference Foundation press release. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a grant in the amount of $2,500 from BNSF Railway Foundation for the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank Capital Remodel project. Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank continues to see a great increase in the number of people experiencing hunger and needing […]
Letter: Lakewood modernization reshaping the neighborhoods
Submitted by Laban Gitau. At a speed faster than in surrounding towns, beautiful Lakewood, Washington is emerging as an unparalleled leader in infrastructural uplifts. Prompt repairs of snow destroyed roads after winter are common place, constant and ongoing re-carpeting of its main and feeder roads continues unabated. Can’t leave this out… Same day replacement of […]
Sound Credit Union and UWT Announce FinTech Incubator Winner
Sound Credit Union press release. TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), announced Gaganjeet Singh and Arshdeep Mann as the winners of their FinTech Incubator Challenge. Singh and Mann are the founders of Incogify LLC, a company whose mission […]