A news story from Clover Park Technical College. The Advancement of Active Military and Veterans in NDT Recognition acknowledges individuals or organizations who encourage active military and veterans to enter and thrive in the field of NDT, either through creation and/or implementation of programs that provide educational or career advancement opportunities in NDT that may […]
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Lakewood City Manager September 10 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 10 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Annual Radio Gala This Weekend Only
Submitted by Lakewood Playhouse. Lakewood Playhouse opens its 83rd Season with its 14th Annual Radio Gala, a live presentation in classic radio show style. Join us for the gothic vampire horror story, CARMILLA, and a story of possession, THE HORLA. Directed by James Venturini. Buy tickets online.
Across the Fence: A Jewel at our Doorstep
Last weekend we explored our region again. Would you think that after eleven years of living around Western Washington, there are still new discoveries to be made? Indeed! A drive to an area a little beyond Enumclaw took us to the Green River and its incredibly romantic landscape. Luckily, we had decided to go early […]
Uber-like lawn mowing app just launched in Lakewood
Submitted by Gene Caballero. The nation’s leader in on-demand lawn mowing has just launched its service in Lakewood. GreenPal, which has been described as “Uber for lawn care,” is already being used in 48 states by more than 1 million homeowners. With the Corona Virus running rampant and social distancing a communal priority, our service lends […]
THS Honors Sylvia Sass with Star of Destiny Award
A news story from Tacoma Historical Society. Sylvia Sass, an original founder of Tacoma’s Sister Cities Program, is the recipient of the Tacoma Historical Society’s prestigious 2021 “Star of Destiny Award” given in recognition to the community’s most notable and accomplished history makers. The award was announced at the Historical Society’s grand opening of the […]
Water quality at Flett Creek and downstream returns to safe levels
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 9, 2021, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the sewage spill advisory for Flett Creek between the Mount View Cemetery pump station and where Flett Creek and Chambers Creek come together. We took a water sample on Sept. 7 and the results indicate public health concerns […]
CISL: Mark your calendars
A press release from Communities In Schools of Lakewood. Mark your calendars because CISL has some several things coming up. School Supply Drive: Come out to the Washington State Fair to volunteer at our School Supply Drive. The school supplies will be distributed to students who are served by our statewide Communities In Schools affiliate network. We […]
DSHS Hosting Virtual Q&A to Discuss Proposed Forensic Hospital
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will host a virtual open house event on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. (via Zoom) to review proposed changes to the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus. The most significant proposed change is the construction of a 350-bed forensic […]