Submitted by First Baptist Church of Lakewood. Join First Baptist Church of Lakewood as they host the Harborettes for Christmas concert on Sunday evening December 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The Harboretts are a ladies a Capella singing group. Join us for this fun evening of your Christmas favorites. Visit their website for a taste of what you are in-store for: … [Read more...]
“Messiah Sing-Along” Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church
Submitted by Stephen Neufeld. Singers and spectators, join in Christ Lutheran Church’s 26th presentation of the world-famous Handel’s “Messiah” this Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. in Lakewood. There is no charge to attend the "Messiah Sing-Along" performance and, all are encouraged to bring canned food donations to benefit local food banks. … [Read more...]
Elevating student voice in Clover Park
Students have a great deal to say and invaluable insight to offer. They often understand the challenges they face better than adults. We are learning that students are more than willing to share if adults are intentional about creating space for student voice. Empowering student voice is an essential step in understanding how to best serve students. Helping every student succeed means embracing … [Read more...]
KBTC’s Northwest Now interviews former Seattle Weekly editor and local author Fred Moody
For years, he was the editor for the Seattle Weekly newspaper, and for decades, he wrote books about the culture of the Emerald City and the changes it’s gone through especially since the 1990’s tech boom. We sit down with local writer Fred Moody on this edition of Northwest Now. The Emmy and Telly Award-winning public affairs series Northwest Now airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Flag Lowering – 12/7/19 (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Saturday, December 7, 2019, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – December 6, 2019
Mountain View Funeral Home: William J. Rich; Maureen E. Stebner. Hill Funeral Home: Judge A’Lan S. Hutchinson. … [Read more...]
LPD to focus on speed emphasis through remainder of 2019
From the Lakewood PD Facebook Page – Starting today, and continuing until Dec 31st, Lakewood Police will be conducting a speed emphasis at the ten (10) listed locations below. The goal is to address traffic related issues that were reported via My311 complaints or officer observations. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Statistical Probability of Joe & Bill
I find words and names to be both interesting and entertaining. Allow me to list four sample words, two familiar words, and two unfamiliar words. … [Read more...]
O’Ban fights to repeal business tax increase on health-care providers
Submitted by Sen. Steve O'Ban's Office Sen. Steve O’Ban announced a bill Wednesday that he is sponsoring for the 2020 legislative session that would repeal the 20-percent increase in the business and occupations (B&O) tax levied against small private-practice doctors and other independent health-care providers, including dentists and veterinarians. … [Read more...]
Budgeting and Decorating for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us. It is a time for sharing and celebrating. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves and we all have different budgets. There is no one way to do anything. People and families differ. … [Read more...]