The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 1 (1:30-4:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Letter: Alicenjack
Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Alice-And-Jack is a recent PBS fictional 6-part dramatic series about two opposites, but like the elided title of this essay, feel complete only when together. Alice is a high-maintenance financial analyst and successful hedge fund owner; Jack is a biomedical researcher with a strong sense of purpose whose life revolves around […]
Strickland Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner Lincoln Chaney
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Lincoln Chaney as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. Chaney’s painting, Chameleons, was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year’s competition was “Joy” and […]
Nobles appointed to Joint Higher Education Committee
Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was appointed to the Joint Higher Education Committee Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. The joint committee consists of eight members — two members from each of the major caucuses in both the House and Senate — and meets at least twice annually. Nobles is the current chair of the Senate […]
Reported increase in jury scams seen in Washington
Washington courts and justice system members are reporting a recent and significant increase in jury scam calls, emails and mailings targeting state residents. Lakewood Municipal Court has heard from at least two people who believe they were victims of this scam. Scammers can be very convincing, repeating your name, address, Social Security numbers and other information […]
Penguins enter nesting season
It’s that time of year again! Our Magellanic penguins have found their mates and are in the middle of nesting season. Earlier this month, keepers observed our penguin pairs snuggling in their nests. It wasn’t much longer before we saw the eggs being kept warm. Each year, keepers prepare Penguin Point for nesting season. They add long […]
Obituary Notices – April 29, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Cynthis Benton Lee; Makayla Featherston; Pamela “Pam” TeRees Heffler; Robert Sharpe; William D. Summers; Donald Sweet.
Steilacoom Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk and Steilacoom Historical Museum Association Discovery Walk
Join us (May 19, 2024, 9 am) for a fantastic community event in the picturesque and historic town of Steilacoom! Not only will you enjoy a healthy and fun experience, but you’ll also be supporting the We Love Steilacoom Food Pantry. Event Details: But that’s not all! From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, join us for a kid […]
Registration is Now Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age group starts to stay home alone or watch younger siblings. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn […]