Submitted by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center have recently been recognized as two of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. The two Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement. “We are […]
Lakewood
Across the Fence: A Whale of a Time
Encountering wildlife is a given on a daily basis in Western Washington. And I’m not even thinking of birds or butterflies or fish. What is stunning to somebody who grew up in the suburbs of a city with a greater population than Seattle is to run into deer grazing in front yards. Or into seals […]
Pierce College kinesiology alum paves the way to success
Pierce College announcement. When Jerad Lewis enrolled at Pierce College in 2017, he had been out of school for more than seven years. The transition to college life was not exactly easy, but thanks to solid advising and a great experience in his College Success course, he quickly found his groove and was inspired to […]
Volunteers (20yrs and over) Needed for SummerFEST
City of Lakewood announcement. Be part of an annual tradition in Lakewood. Volunteers will assist with vendor set up 6:30am-11am, July 23, at Fort Steilacoom Park. Training will be provided by July 20 or earlier. Interested? Email: smartinez@cityoflakewood.us and include in the subject line: SummerFEST Volunteer. Include name and cell number. Volunteers make it happen, thank you. […]
West Pierce Bilingual Outreach Coordinator Receives Paul Harris Fellow
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Each year the Lakewood Rotary gives a Bernie Ootkin – Non-Rotarian of the Year award. Dr. Ootkin’s family funds this coveted award, a $1,000 Paul Harris Fellow. Each year Rotarians are asked to nominate Non-Rotarian recipients for consideration. The award is given to a person in the Lakewood community who […]
Pierce College launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management this fall
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College is proud to announce the launch of its sixth bachelor of applied science degree this fall. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management (BAS-CM) degree has been developed in collaboration with the local construction industry, and builds on our associate degree in construction management. The program is completely online, […]
CPTC Foundation 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students Golf Tournament
Clover Park Technical College announcement. Join the Clover Park Technical College Foundation for our 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students golf tournament on Saturday, September 17, 2022! Play on the beautiful American Lake Veterans Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus Designed Course. More info at cptc.edu/golf. For a fun-filled day of golf, prizes, and lunch to help […]
Lakewood Hearing for 2022 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council will be holding a public hearing for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments on July 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, […]
Pierce College launches nationwide search for next chancellor
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College Chancellor Michele L. Johnson, Ph.D., will be retiring at the end of 2022 after a distinguished 45-year career of teaching and leadership, including 17 years as chancellor/CEO of Pierce College District. The Pierce College District seeks an inclusive, visionary leader and strategic thinker to lead a student-centered, mission-driven, equity-minded community […]