Pierce College announcement. As a longtime principal in local schools, Lisa Boyd is proud to join Pierce College’s Board of Trustees during an important time for the college. “Serving on this board charged with selecting a new Chancellor [in January 2023] after years of commendable service from Dr. Johnson is a very important role,” Boyd […]
New Community Garden Taking Shape in Lake City
Submitted by Laban Giteau. Something good is happening at 8803 Veterans Drive, Lakewood. The old and disheveled house is undergoing a timely transformation that coincides with three related developments. It is being remodeled to be in line with the recently expanded and renovated Lake City Community Church sanctuary along the modernized Veterans Drive. This happens […]
Waiting for the Barbarians – A Contemporary Metaphor
Storyline: At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate (Rylance) of an unnamed empire suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel (Depp) arrives, intending to interrogate the locals about a suspected impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate. I found this beautifully shot film on Prime. Official trailer – imdb.com/video/vi2417147417 An allegory […]
DuPont Police honors JBLM with Military, Veteran Support Vehicle
City of DuPont press release. The DuPont Police Department (DPD) is dedicating one of its new police vehicles as part of their ongoing military and veteran outreach and support efforts. The official rollout will take place during a private ceremony on Friday, July 15th, 2022 at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Garrison Headquarters with leadership […]
The University Place City Council July 18 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 18 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Decode Clues, Complete Challenges, and Win Prizes on the Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt
Downtown On the Go press release. Tacoma – Curious about Downtown Tacoma? Want to get outside and celebrate summer? Then DOTG has the event for you! Starting out on August 4, the free challenge will send you on a journey through downtown to decode clues, do activities, and visit locations by walking, rolling or riding transit. The hybrid […]
Strickland Protects Access to Reproductive Health Care
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On July 15, the House passed H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act of 2022, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10),Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08). This bill protects the rights of Americans to travel to another state for reproductive health care. “The […]
MultiCare Partners with Zipline to Launch Drone Deliveries to Hospitals, Labs and Doctors’ Offices
MultiCare press release. MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare organization in Washington, and Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, on July 14 announced a partnership to launch the state’s first commercial drone deliveries. Zipline’s electric, autonomous aircraft will deliver a range of medical products throughout MultiCare’s network of facilities, including hospitals, laboratories and doctors’ offices. MultiCare […]
The Lakewood City Council July 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.