Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police. At approximately 10:05 p.m. on Saturday December 2, 2023, Lakewood Police officers were alerted to a stolen Kia Sportage traveling westbound on Steilacoom Blvd SW near Lakewood Dr. The officers followed the vehicle, without lights or siren, at normal speeds while waiting for additional officers to arrive and […]
Chasing Stories that Connect
When I was a boardmember with The Tacoma Actors Guild, we were struggling to get more supporters. Our patrons were not renewing memberships. No renewals mean death to live theater. A survey showed that those who attended our Tacoma Actors Guild productions did not like the plays that were being produced by TAG. Many of […]
Prepare in a Year: December
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) 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, […]
Steilacoom Kiwanis Foundation Annual Winefest Dinner and Auction
Submitted by Steilacoom Kiwanis Club. January 26, 2024, 5:00 pm at the McGavick Center, Clover Park Technical College. $85 per person This annual fundraising event held by the Steilacoom Kiwanis is a premier event that includes wine tasting from 6-7 Washington wineries; a full buffet dinner; silent and live auction with over 200 items; and […]
Advent Calendar December 5: Baking
One of the most rewarding activities during advent is baking cookies. First of all, it’s something also children can participate in – so, it’s a great family activity. Second, you get something homemade for days on end (if you pace yourself eating them). And third, your entire home simply starts smelling delicious – no air […]
Letter: A Bunny for Broken Hearts
Tired from sorting through boxes and otherwise trying to reorganize my life following the death of my wife of 50 years married, lost to cancer, just over eight months ago, as well as attempt to return our home to some semblance of order so as to host our first Christmas without her, I wearily headed […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Custer Elementary School
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. This week, we celebrated Custer Elementary School! Custer is located on Steilacoom Blvd. and sits right next […]
Pierce County accepting art grant applications beginning Dec. 8
The 2024 Pierce County Art Grant program application window opens Monday, Dec. 8. The grant program is designed to increase access to the arts, develop educational programs, provide support for unincorporated and underserved areas of Pierce County, and celebrate cultural diversity. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations located in Pierce County offering arts education, […]
The Board of Health Dec. 6 Retreat Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session-Retreat on Dec. 6 (1:30-4:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.