By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 May was Better Hearing & Speech Month. I am thankful every month for the Clover Park School District helping me hear and speak better. With a congenital hearing loss, I benefitted in third grade at Park Lodge School from speech therapist Peggy Pratt of the District working […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions and mortar training June 6-9
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions and mortar training from June 6 at 12 a.m. to June 9 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Parkland-Spanaway Rotary to Host Buffalo Soldier Program, June 6
Submitted by Parkland-Spanaway Rotary. The Parkland – Spanaway Rotary will be hosting a special program titled “America’s Buffalo Soldiers, Fact, Fiction and More” this coming Tuesday, June 6. Guest speaker will be Phil Raschke, Board Member with the Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Program will be held at Chicago Pizza, 15919 Pacific Ave S, in Spanaway. […]
County releases 2022 DEI report
While we’re making great strides in creating a more diverse Pierce County workforce, there’s work to do. More about our DEI efforts: http://PierceCountyWa.gov/DEI.
Take our survey, win a gift card
The City of Lakewood is seeking community perspectives on housing and climate change. This information will be used to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2024, an important document that sets a 20-year vision for the City. Will you share your thoughts by completing the short survey? It includes a chance to win a $50 […]
Prepare in a Year: June
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
National Trails Day Event with Rep. Strickland, June 3
By Larry Leveen, ForeverGreen Trails. TACOMA – ForeverGreen Trails is hosting a National Trails Day event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland this Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 AM, in Edgewood (Edgewood Interurban trailhead* located at 20 114th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372). ForeverGreen Trails will be presenting Rep. Strickland with a Trail Award for her efforts […]
Twisted Cider 5K Returns on July 29
City of University Place announcement. After its hugely successful debut in 2022 that drew upwards of 550 participants, the Twisted Cider 5K run and 1K kids walk will return on Saturday, July 29. Both events will begin at the Curran Apple Orchard. The 5K course meanders through University Place, offering glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows […]
All together now for Summer Reading at the Pierce County Library System
Gather the family and head to the Pierce County Library System for the Summer Reading Program now through Aug. 31, 2023. Join reading challenges with activities, events, prizes and more. This fun, free program is a great way to foster a love of reading for the entire family. “During the summer, the library provides activities to keep kids […]