PRESS RELEASE: Washington State Fair 2020 Canceled

PRESS RELEASE: Washington State Fair 2020 Canceled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR GROUNDS – 2020 Source: https://www.thefair.com/covid-19-statement/ Other sources: https://komonews.com/news/local/difficult-decision-2020-washington-state-fair-canceled-due-to-pandemic/ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/washington-state-fair-is-canceled/ https://www.q13fox.com/news/2020-washington-state-fair-canceled-due-to-coronavirus-concerns The Washington State Fair has featured the best of our state for the past 120 years. We have met the challenges of fires and floods, withstood changes in culture and the challenges of...

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Live Like a Local – Self Drive Itinerary

Live Like a Local - Self Drive Itinerary

Written by: Tammy Guill, Bravo Tours Are you ready to experience Lakewood in a whole new light? Living like a local is the ultimate in independent traveling. You’ll visit neighborhood gems that are packed with personality, enjoy locations less populated and savor some tasty local food. If you like...

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Lakewood, Pierce County Covid-19 Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 9th – 20th NEW EMERGENCY GRANTSThe Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County is accepting applications for emergency grants for $5,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Pierce County. Grant money can be used to assist with a variety of expenses related to the impact from...

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UPDATE JULY 2nd – Wearing a face mask is mandatory

UPDATE JULY 2nd - Wearing a face mask is mandatory

UPDATE JULY 2ND No mask, no service: Washington businesses must turn away customers without face masks starting July 7 Gov. Inslee says businesses in Washington will not be allowed to serve customers who are not wearing a face covering as of Tuesday, July 7. Source: https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/no-mask-no-service-washington-businesses-must-turn-away-customers-without-face-masks-starting-july-7coronavirus-covid-19/   CREDIT: CDC...

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