Northwest Seaport Alliance press release. In a historic first, the Puyallup Tribe and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have joined forces to expand the region’s shipping capacity through construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway. The move expands current berth (pier) capacity for the world’s largest shipping lines, positioning the Seattle/Tacoma gateway […]
Lakewood student receives graduate degree from Adams State University
Submitted by Adams State University. Adams State University, Alamosa, Colo., awarded Tracey Reynolds, Lakewood, received a Master of Science in Kinesiology/Sport Administration during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Plachy Hall. Adams State awarded 111 undergraduate degrees including 28 associates; 45 Bachelor of Arts; 38 Bachelor of Science; and 29 post […]
Obituary Notices – March 19, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Anna Karanasos. Mountain View Funeral Home: Margaret Elnora Mandrell; Kristin Ann McDowell; Renee Michelle Pathakis; Edward Poloka. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Zacharie Yanogo. Gaffney Funeral Home: Karen Louise Trueman; Dean Wesley Little.
Letter: Want better Cascades passenger train service?
Submitted by Breck Lebegue MD MPH, WA Physicians for Social Responsibility. Amtrak Cascades service in Washington just received a boost of positive new energy with House passage of ESHB 1837. Senator Nobles co-sponsored a companion bill in the Senate that did not advance, so the House bill now needs to also pass the Senate for […]
Kiwanis of Clover Park Presents: 16th Annual Cops vs. Teachers Charity Basketball Game & Silent Auction, April 18
Submitted by Baron Coleman. Join us for a night of excitement, community, and heartfelt remembrance at the 16th Annual Cops vs. Teachers Charity Basketball Game and Silent Auction, hosted by the Kiwanis of Clover Park. This cherished event brings together residents of Lakewood and beyond to celebrate community spirit, honor our first responders, and support […]
Meet Susan
Habitat for Humanity story. The last thing Susan expected to be doing in her mid-60s was raising toddlers, but after retiring early to become the guardian for her identical twin grand-daughters, Mila and Myla, Susan’s world today is one of diapers, toys, and naptimes. “They are a blessing, but a handful,” says Susan, lovingly scooping one of […]
Local students named to dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis
Submitted by Washington University in St. Louis. The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Lakewood’s David Duong is enrolled in the university’s McKelvey School of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must earn […]
Obituary Notices – March 18, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Stephen Carlsen; Penny A. Spragg.
First Convening of the Unified Regional Approach
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 news story. Almost one year ago, I convened elected representatives and staff from across the county to discuss how we could work together in a more effective way. This was our first step to establishing a Unified Regional Approach, or URA for short, which was one […]