Submitted by KM Hills. Have you ever wanted to explore a private school education for your student but didn’t know where to start? St Frances Cabrini School will be hosting an open house this Sunday January 26th from 9:30 to 11:30am. This will be a great opportunity for your family to talk with staff and […]
Letter: The power of the potluck
Submitted by Gregory Alderete. Years ago, while working for the Department of Defense, I gained an unexpected insight into human behavior at a simple potluck lunch. As a former Army officer, I was conditioned to eat last, so I would wait patiently on the side until everyone had gone through the line. One day, while […]
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter Compensation Bill
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (January 23, 2025), during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced a bipartisan bill to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17). “Military firefighters are directly exposed to PFAS chemicals while on the job,” said Strickland. “They […]
Obituary Notices – January 24, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lavina Ann Bob; Lorne K. Rooth. Fir Lane Memorial Park: George H. Kalis.
Larry Wood, Kiwanis Club awarded 2024 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood Community Foundation Fund. In life, James Lawrence “Larry” Saunders distinguished himself in so many ways, devoted husband and father, decorated career soldier, visionary community leader, and our first Chief of the Lakewood Police Department, responsible for its founding organization and original staffing. Larry was known, loved and admired for selfless […]
Host your ‘All-Class’ Reunion at Lakewood Elks Lodge
Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388. All Pierce County High Schools can host their 2025 “All-Class” Reunions at the Lakewood Elks Lodge for free. What is an ALL-CLASS reunion?A gathering where graduates from all graduating classes of a school are invited to attend. Bringing together alumni from every year to reconnect and reminisce about their […]
Obituary Notices – January 23, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Toi’u Aaron; Doreen Ferguson; Ernestine “Tina” Gerlack; Ana Malia Pene; Landis Jay Rohrer; Ty Tran. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Rodney A. Dias; James Mensonides; Blanche L. Kaeka. Gaffney Funeral Home: Daric Matthew Buchholz. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Deidra “Deedee” Ann-Marie Jimenez-Worley.
Interest in Ballet Surges Among Teens and Adults in the Area
Submitted by Sarah Witherup, Dance Theatre Northwest. A growing trend is sweeping communities nationwide as interest in ballet, particularly among teens and adults, has soared in recent years. According to the Royal Academy of Dance, there has been a 75% increase in adult ballet participation, and local studios are feeling the effects of this movement. […]
Courtney Acoff named TPC Habitat’s new Policy and Advocacy Manager
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. “Action and change start small, and for Courtney Acoff a career in community outreach and local government has been about advocating for her local community and addressing pressing social issues. “With deep roots in Tacoma, where she was born and raised, Courtney has always been a component within […]