Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. At the start of a recent meeting, each participant was asked “What is one of your favorite summer activities?” I told the group one of my favorites is hearing my granddaughters squeal with delight when riding on a tube being pulled behind our boat! Even at their young age, […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 8 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 8 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Encampment Near Orchard Street Water Tower
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest is aware and closely monitoring the encampment near our water tower near Lowe’s on Orchard Street. We share Orchard Street with the City of Tacoma. The Anchor Church property and Lowe’s happen to be in Tacoma, therefore, not in our jurisdiction. Fircrest only owns the parcel where […]
Statewide Flag Lowering for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
Washington Office of the Governor press release. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Sunday, […]
Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Bring a family picnic dinner and settle in for 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon! At Family Fun Night (July 15, 6-9 pm), you can earn prizes for competing in classic competitions like a plate and cup race, sack race, and three-legged race. Think you know […]
Music on the Square Kicks Off on July 20
City of University Place announcement. Make plans to have “dinner out” on Market Square every Wednesday from July 20 to Aug. 31 when Music on the Square returns with Mambo Cadillac, one of last year’s fan favorites, taking the stage on July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mambo Cadillac features some of the Northwest’s […]
Across the Fence: Summer – Finally!
Has it struck you, too, that finally days seem to be light longer? Though, in fact they are shorter! Because the dark gray of the past six months has finally started lifting and lets us enjoy a few sunbeams in the late afternoons. Which also means that it finally gets warmer. A little. Yes, summer […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget July 11
Clover Park School District press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, July 11, at 6 p.m. Before the meeting, the board will host a public hearing on the 2022-23 school year budget at 5 p.m. The meeting and hearing will be held […]
Sparks Studio Vacation Bible School
Submitted by First Baptist Church of Lakewood. This summer we’re going to spark imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios! Kids will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis. And they will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents to bring glory […]