Steilacoom
GOVERNMENT
'I just need somewhere to go': City of Lakewood rules police can remove unhoused people on public property
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The City of Lakewood passed an ordinance allowing police to remove people sleeping and camping on public property after a 24-hour notice. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities can enforce bans on people experiencing homelessness last month in a case out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made me a jingle dress!” she says to a friendly man standing off to the side of the line, adorned in cultural regalia from head to toe. Her grandmother, 62-year-old Tina Wixon, pulls her away, reminding […] The post Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Roy, WA councilmember faces backlash after giving Nazi salute during meeting
ROY, Wash. - Roy City Council member William "Bill" Starks is under fire after giving a Nazi salute during a recent city council meeting, raising serious ethical concerns among constituents and officials. The incident, which took place at the end of a July 8 council meeting, was captured on video...
Pierce Transit Temporarily Relocating Lakewood Transit Center
Due to a repaving project in the area, the Lakewood Transit Center will be temporarily relocated on Monday, July 22. Here are the details:. The Lakewood Transit Center will be relocated to a space behind the Lakewood Towne Center Barnes and Noble, in the southeast corner of the Towne Center complex [shown in yellow shaded area on map below].
Lakewood Weekly Manager’s Bulletin: July 19, 2024
SummerFEST 2024 is South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: 30+ food trucks, 100+ market vendors, a beer garden, live music all day, a pop-up skate park, skimboarding, aerial motorcross shows, Bubble Soccer, International stage performances, kids activity zone and pony rides (for a fee). Walk through the Cruizin’ Together car show, sit to watch circus acts by the Vuelta La Luna Circus and Wenatchee Youth Circus, stop by the Veterans Resource Village, enjoy extreme trampoline acts throughout the day and participate in interactive sports and arts for all ages.
Weekend Events Roundup: Seafair events, block parties and porchfests
Summer is in full swing and you can tell that’s the case by the absolutely bonkers amount of events going on this weekend throughout the evergreen state. In Tacoma, there will be music and a celebration of community. Porchfest is a community event in the central neighborhood just off 6th Ave where neighbors volunteer their porches for an all-day event, hosting musicians and performers to an audience on their front lawn.
City of Auburn announces 2025 Artist Project Support Grant opportunity
The City of Auburn is inviting artists to apply for its 2025 Artist Project Support Grant, aimed at fostering growth, innovation, excellence, and accessibility in the arts within the community. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2024. The grant program supports arts-related projects and programs that offer free public...
Leschi and Lakewood Marinas Certified as Clean Marinas
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), Washington Sea Grant and others recently announced the certification of Leschi and Lakewood Marinas, managed by Marina Management LLC, as Clean Marinas. The prestigious Clean Marina certification, established by NMTA in partnership with Sound Keepers, requires marinas to undergo a rigorous assessment of their...
Ocean Career: State of Washington Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.