Over 1,100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December. Included among the graduates was Obe Quarless of Lakewood who earned a Master of Music in Music Performance. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety […]
Project will improve Wards Lake Park
City of Lakewood announcement. A SEPA Environmental Review application was filed with the City of Lakewood Development Services. The application materials reviewed by contacting the project planner, Josh Kubitza at jkubitza@cityoflakewood.us. Application Name and Number: Wards Lake Phase 1 Environmental Review (APP # 4931).Permit Application Date: December 19, 2022Notice of Application: January 17, 2023Application Deemed Completed: […]
Obituary Notices – January 18, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Pennie Jean Laurent. Mountain View Funeral Home: Russell James Conklin; Marcia L Dombrosky; Kenneth Richard Peterson; Se Chin Yi. Powers Funeral Home: Betty Joyce Androy; Jeff Butler III; Patricia Marie Allen; Nancey Adele Perry. Gaffney Funeral Home: Barbara Josephine Doria.
DuPont January 13 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council January 13 report by clicking here.
Applicants Sought for the Board of Building Appeals
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions: Architect representative and Mechanical/Plumbing representative on the Board of Building Appeals. Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related to building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and/or energy code. The Board of Building Appeals is a quasi-judicial board comprised of seven […]
Deputies Maier, Brand receive commendation for lifesaving actions
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. We’d like to share with you a commendation that Deputies Doug Maier and Bill Brand received for their lifesaving actions following an October 2022 shooting in University Place. Our department provides police services for University Place, and Deputies Maier and Brand are assigned to the University Place Police Department. The […]
Loop Trail Getting a New Crosswalk
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup Loop Trail is a four-mile wonder, wandering through old-growth trees, streams, a community garden, and historic neighborhoods. For the most part, the trail has been Puyallup’s little secret for many years. But in recent years, word has gotten out. It is not uncommon to see visitors and locals enjoying […]
Lakewood Heroes: Video Series (Martin Olmos)
City of Lakewood social media post. Martin Olmos is an outreach coordinator with West Pierce Fire & Rescue and volunteers to support youth. He passed down that spirit to his grown children, who also volunteer. Hear why he believes it’s important to give back in our Lakewood Heroes video series: youtu.be/t_fynLLr394
Public Hearing – City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board
City of Lakewood announcement. City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. The City of Lakewood landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board has received an application requesting a type II certificate of appropriateness for the proposed interior/exterior work and 2nd story addition to the Carriage House associated with the […]