New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mark Donald Peterson; Mildred Irene Shapard. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Agnes Louise Johnson; Jeremy Thomas Clark; Daniel Howard Sycks; Ann Lynn Lemieux.
Open House to discuss Canyon Road bridges and roadwork
A social media post from Pierce County’s Twitter.
When to stop for a school bus
A social media post from Pierce County Sheriff’s Twitter. “Remember: Passing a school bus w/ red lights flashing is dangerous AND many school busses have cameras and you could end up w/ a $422 ticket!”
Letter: Clover Park School District Board Needs Anderson And Brown
Submitted by Andrea Caldwell. I want to say thank you to the voters of Lakewood for their support and vote in my campaign for Clover Park School Board, District 4. I appreciate the confidence you showed in me, to represent you and your students in our school district. Unfortunately, I did not make it past […]
Nominations Close Sept. 24 for Lakewood’s 5th Annual Larry Saunders Service Award
Larry Saunders served our country and the City of Lakewood with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & Girls Club, Rotary […]
Letter: Fair treatment for children learning to play football
Submitted by Evelyn Twomey. Wondering if I am the only one who feels this way about children sports… My 9 year old great grandson, signed up for football this year on the Parkland, Spanaway team. He loves football, and loves to play, and wants to learn to be a good player. So, two weeks ago […]
Lakewood Republican Women to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Submitted by Marjorie Swalley. The Lakewood Republican Women will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration “Puttin on the Ritz” on Saturday, October 2, 2021 (5:00-8:30 pm) at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club (13204 Country Club Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498). Cocktail attire, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & No Host Bar. $50 per person RSVP by September 17 […]
Better Futures Festival Oct. 9-10
A press release from Hilltop Artists. Join us for a two-day celebration commemorating Greg Piercy’s 26 years of care, mentoring, and teaching at Hilltop Artists. Greg retires this year, lets send him on to his next adventure with lots of love and appreciation! Our annual fundraiser comes home to Hilltop Heritage Middle School, featuring artist […]
Health Board Sept. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Sept. 15 starting at 5 pm. Click here to see the meeting agenda and attendance information.