Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (June 14, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her appointment to the House Armed Services Committee’s Bipartisan Quality of Life Panel. “Meeting the basic needs of servicemembers is foundational to our national security,” said Rep. Strickland. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to addressing […]
Notice of Application and Optional DNS
A SEPA Review application have been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. Application Name(s) and Number(s): Lincoln Ave. Village Apartments SEPA Review (App # 7351) Permit Application Date: […]
Obituary Notices – June 15, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Sadako Nakajima Lang; Thanh Nguyen. Powers Funeral Home: Patricia Sue Schultz; Sandra May Davidson; Betty Louise West. Gaffney Funeral Home: Lawrence Edward Dahl. Scott Funeral Home: Demetri Omar Jones; Dorothy Elizabeth Kemp.
City of University Place Names Patrick Burke to be its New Chief of Police
Lt. Patrick Burke, a 12-year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), will be the new chief of police for the City of University Place. He assumes the position from Greg Premo, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the PCSD, the last four as U.P.’s police chief. Burke has been with the […]
Tartuffe and the Bento Box
To mask or not to mask. That was the question when we reserved a group of tickets for Center Stage’s final production of the season on June 11. While most of the public now feels safe going about their lives sans mask, many entertainment venues still request the wearing of masks for the protection of […]
Mayor’s Community Coffeehouse
Come meet new Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith at Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse event, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. Chief Smith joined the city in March 2023. Previously he served as Police Chief in Birmingham, Alabama and before that was a longtime member of the Los Angeles Police Department, serving in various […]
Tacoma City Council Member John Hines on Homeless Services and Strategy Update
“As some of you may recall, after months of research and discussion, I brought forward the ordinance that became Second Amended Substitute Ordinance 28831 last October. The ordinance prohibits camping and the storage of personal belongings in a 10-block radius around temporary shelters in Tacoma, as well as Aspen Court, and all public property within 200 feet […]
4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. DuPont Historical Society’s 4th of July Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, part of the City of DuPont & Northwest Landing celebration, will be held in Clocktower Park, DuPont WA. All proceeds will benefit the DuPont Historical Museum, events, and programs. Clock Tower Park, 1401 Palisade Blvd, DuPont WA. Parking on side streets. […]
Lakeview Light & Power Features New Inclusive Website
Submitted by Lakeview Light & Power. After months of renovations, Lakeview Light & Power (LLP) is proud to reveal its new, inclusive website. LLP services 10 square miles of a very diverse customer base and recognized the need for a website that could be utilized by all of its members and customers, regardless of language […]