Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood. Thinking back to first inklings, spun from imaginings, scraped from the residue of conversation, ginned-up in discussion around the coffee served, second cup or third at Burs, I’m called to remember the first outline of what became Our Town, our very own prospering and happy local jurisdiction. Tracing definition to […]
Outdoor Adventures
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Enjoy the beautiful mountain snow and leave the driving to us! Sign up now for adult snowshoeing or family snowshoe/snow play trips. Learn more at the Metro Parks website.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Armando Valdez
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Clover Park High School girls soccer coach Armando Valdez, who was selected as the 2022 SPSL 2A coach of the year! Armando, a 2014 CPHS graduate, was born and raised in Lakewood. After spending time away from this community during […]
Meeting the new year with a new baby at Madigan
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – Majestic Tahoma, the ancient name of what is commonly called Mt. Rainier, peeked through the fog on a chilly morning, Riley’s first full day. Madigan’s first baby born in 2023 slept easy in the morning calm. Riley first made her appearance at 1:02 a.m. […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Special Meeting on Jan. 5
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. The meeting will called to order and immediately move into executive session to discuss legal […]
Sound Transit Lakewood Station survey closes January 5
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit is planning a better-connected network, so more people can walk, roll, bike and take transit to Lakewood Station and community destinations. This could include filling in missing sidewalks and curb ramps, adding bike lanes, updating bus stops and more. What do you think about our plans for new sidewalks and […]
Obituary Notices – January 4, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Elaine Karen Hancock. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Steven Armstrong; Brian J. Bjornson; Thelma Clevenger; Margarete Davis; Manorma Gupta; Erlinda E. Harvey; Caludette Herron; Sandra K. Kemp; Tanisha Labossiere; Roger Lee McElfresh; Sheryl Montgomery; Celine Pulich; Wanda Sete; Leroy Stallworth; Clarence Wayne Stokes; Roberta Leann Zirkle. Fir Lane Memorial Park: […]
Two arrested, charges filed in Christmas Day attacks on power substations
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. This morning (January 3, 2023), the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced that two Pierce County men have been charged with federal crimes for vandalizing four Pierce County substations on Christmas. The suspects were arrested over the weekend during a warrant service. According to FBI […]
Cops vs Teachers 2023 Now Accepting Applications For Recipients
Submitted by Baron Coleman/Event Coordinator. The committee for the 14th Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball Game is now accepting recommendations for this years recipient(s). This year we are particularly identifying a school aged child challenged with a significant illness. However we will review any and all circumstances. We encourage all circumstances to apply. All […]