Submitted by Arcora Foundation. Greater access to essential preventive oral health and dental care will soon be available to southeast Pierce County residents. Arcora Foundation—which advances oral health across Washington state—awarded $250,000 to Community Health Care in Pierce County to help expand dental care. The grant will help more Pierce County-area residents who are underserved—including […]
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Kids’ vaccination rates dropped during the pandemic
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The pandemic likely upended your family’s life in many ways—including some you might not have noticed. Washington State Department of Health announced many children in Washington are behind on their regular vaccinations. This may have happened because you stayed home during the pandemic and your kids missed a regular trip to the […]
Strickland Secures $450K For Medical Assistant Training Program
WorkForce Central announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Arriva, also known as the Pierce County Center for Arts & Technology, will receive $450,000 in federal funding for its Medical Assistant Job Training Program. The South Sound community organization was recognized by Congress for the value it brings to Pierce County. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured a total […]
Recycle those old eyeglasses
Submitted by Eric Warn. Looking to donate those eyeglasses you’ve had laying around the house for a long time? Look no further than the Lakewood First Lions Club, which has been collecting and recycling used eyeglasses since 1954. The used eyeglasses collected by the club (more than 6,381 in 2021) are processed and packaged by […]
Strickland Secures Wins for WA-10, Over $12 Million for South Sound Community Projects
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests were signed into law by President Biden as part of H.R. 2471, the FY22 omnibus appropriations package. “I am grateful that President […]
Lakewood’s 2021 in Photos
2021 was a year that many of us might remember for its challenges. We experienced sweltering heat and shivering cold. Construction and a sewer collapse restricted traffic on two of our most-traveled roads. The pandemic dragged on. Despite the difficulties of the year, there was much to celebrate. 2021 was a step towards a return […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Dec. 30, 2021
December 30, 2021: Weekly Summary Happy New Year, Lakewood! Lakewood’s around-the-clock snow response will continue. Roads are cleared based on a priority system; major arterials first, minor arterials second, smaller streets third. LPD’s Behavioral Health Contact Team spent the week helping the homeless reach warming centers, find lodging, and connect with services. The Lakewood COVID-19 […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Bulletin: December 23, 2021
City of Lakewood announcement. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee to be Formed The City of Lakewood will convene an ad hoc committee to review current tree preservation code and prescribe revisions to be considered by the Lakewood City Council. The Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will be comprised of up […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Dec. 17, 2021
Happy Holidays from the City of Lakewood Lakewood’s Holiday Drive-Thru Light Parade was celebrated last weekend. Volunteers from local businesses and organizations built festive light displays and nearly 900 cars full of families enjoyed the event. The extraordinary turnout created a long line, but we hope that you left the event filled with holiday cheer. […]