City of Lakewood announcement. Agenda Packet Video Recording City Council reviewed the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP shows roadway improvement projects happening around Lakewood from 2023 to 2028. The full list of projects is in the agenda packet. Capital Projects Manager Charles “Ted” Hill gave a presentation on the 2023-2028 TIP. This new […]
Come Help Build Puyallup’s Community
City of Puyallup announcement. Many Puyallup residents help build community through volunteer service. Current vacancies on the city’s Senior Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Council Salary Commission are an opportunity to make a difference and serve our community in an important way. To be considered for these appointments, applicants must live in Puyallup and submit a complete application no later than 5:00 p.m. on […]
Our nurses visit first-time moms to help build happy, healthy lives
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Kiara grew up in the child welfare system here in Pierce County. Removed from her mother’s care, she transitioned into foster care at 8 years old. By the time she was 16, Kiara had lived with 4 families. She delivered her own baby girl, Asia, when she was 18. Kiara […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We saw 8 more outbreaks and 29 more cases at childcare facilities this week. If your child feels sick, keep them home and get them tested for COVID-19. Learn more on our COVID-19 Info for Schools and Childcare page. Businesses and long-term care facilities had 58 outbreaks with 494 cases, a 21% increase […]
Obituary Notices – May 12, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Duane David Tuck; Angel Manuel Suarez, Sr.; Chong Sok Pak`. Mountain View Funeral Home: Brandi Breaux; Rebecca Bundy; Regina Figueroa; James Tower Hopkins; Gregory Edward Hull; Lydia Mangubat; Dean Anthony Rodriguez; Titae Tagaloa; Friday Willie Udofia. Powers Funeral Home: Stephanie Lyn Kettlewell.
KOMO: Lakewood PD Chief announces retirement after seven years
“LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro is stepping down in December. Zaro has been with the department since it first formed and has served as chief since 2015.” Read the rest of the story at the KOMO News website.
Support the local film scene and come to The Grand Cinemas annual 253 Second Film Festival
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. The 253 Second Film Festival held by The Grand Cinema in Tacoma is back after a 2-year hiatus. Come see what all that pent-up creativity produces! Each of the film-making teams is competing for cash prizes and bragging rights for one of Tacoma’s favorite events. WHERE:Urban Grace 902 Market Street, Tacoma, […]
Have A Seat
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Have A Seat – A Collection of Chairs and Their Stories is the current temporary exhibit at the Steilacoom Historical Museum. Chairs are ubiquitous, something we don’t usually give a thought to; we just sit on them. But some of them have special places in history by virtue of their […]
Letter: Still feel like a ‘neighborhood’
Submitted by Judy Joy. I so appreciate that you [The Suburban Times] are online. It makes it easier for me to still feel like a “neighborhood”. I’ve lived in Lakewood all my life.. Um..that’s 82+years. Heck, I remember the Lakewood Log, attended many a movie at the beautiful original Lakewood Theater, graduated from Clover Park […]