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Public Comment Invited on Proposed Construction of Forensic Hospital at Western State Hospital Campus
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Across the Fence: At Home With Salmon
My friend, Suburban Times columnist Don Doman’s recent article about the goodness of salmon has inspired this piece. Because, indeed, salmon is a tasty fish, healthy because of its Omega 3 oils, and very, very versatile. Also, here in Washington State, it’s one of the native fish and, therefore, widely available. My husband and I […]
Prepare in a Year: July
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 […]
Clover Park School District Board to adopt 2021-2022 budget at July 12 meeting
Clover Park School District No. 400 Notice of Adoption of School District Budget Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Clover Park School District No. 400, Pierce County, Washington, will conduct a meeting as required by law, to be held July 12, at 5:00 pm at the Student Service Center, Room 4, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, […]
Pierce College at JBLM student hits her stride thanks to supportive advisors, professors
When Pierce College at JBLM student Darian Kosa first learned she had been accepted into Seattle University’s nursing school, she immediately burst into tears of happiness. It had been a long road for Kosa, 25, who struggled through three semesters of college before switching courses to join the Army at 19 years old. Originally from […]
Damrau joins Weichert Realtors
Kevin S Damrau has joined Weichert, Realtors® – Premier Properties’ Lakewood office. Weichert is located at 10322 Bridgeport Way SW. For more information, please contact Cherie Filoteo at 253-444-4059.
Local Students Graduate, Named to Dean’s List at Baylor University
WACO, Texas – Baylor University celebrated more than 7,500 graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 during six in-person commencement ceremonies May 6-8 at McLane Stadium on the banks of the Brazos River. Local students included: DuPont Cecil Jerome Simmons II, Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Emergency Medicine, Graduate School, Dec 2020 […]
Letter: We Are Failing Our Children
Submitted by Dr. C.A. Carey. We have allowed extraneous, non-relevant school ‘curricula creep’ resulting in our falling state, national and international education rankings for the last three decades. New international results, for example, show China ranking #1, with countries like Poland and Estonia ranking higher than the U.S. which ranks #21. Without even considering the […]