Submitted by Pierce County Parks. Help Pierce County Parks design a trail through Parkland that will be friendly to all users – whether they bike, stroll or roll. The trail will connect parks and schools from Pacific Lutheran University to Sprinker Recreation Center. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – January 29, 2020
Mountain View Funeral Home: Janet Babbit; Tracie Coon; Joyce M. Fields; Edgar Geoghegan; Marilyn J. Hess; Martin E. Knowles; Frances Montford; Elsie Ross; Joyanne Russell; Ella Starr; Evelyn Frances Williams; Michael Dean Wilson. … [Read more...]
#TeamIsabella#: A Walk for Awareness
Submitted by South Hill Community. PUYALLUP, WA - 11 year old Isabella Walker, was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis in spring of 2017. "I was so shocked," Isabella said. "I thought only ancient people got arthritis - boy, was I wrong!" … [Read more...]
New U.P. Business Gets Creative
U.P.'s newest business is out to prove that creativity isn't just for kids. Creative & Company, an art studio at 7406 27th St. W., offers art camps, workshops and private events for aspiring Picassos of all ages. The business celebrated its official grand opening earlier this month with a ribbon cutting and tours of the studio. … [Read more...]
Hidden Heroes: Lewis Latimer and Dr. Claudia Thomas
Week 2 of the Lakewood MLK Committee’s Hidden Heroes campaign highlights national hero Lewis Howard Latimer and local hero Dr. Claudia Thomas. … [Read more...]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Hannah Wells
Her duties include working with English Language Learner students, providing reading support for second and fifth grade classrooms and monitoring recess. “I really enjoy supporting students in their learning,” she said. “I am very comfortable with the kids and they feel like they can talk to me when needed.” … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – January 28, 2020
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Pasquan; Marguerite Ambler; Benjamin Legaspi, Sr.; Richard Driver. … [Read more...]
62nd Airlift Wing to Use Giant Voice System
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62nd Airlift Wing will test the Giant Voice System Jan. 28 – 30. The tests will be sporadic each day from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and will include messages over loud speakers. Residents living in areas near base may hear these notifications during those hours. … [Read more...]
Reduction in services at Lakewood Municipal Court for Jan. 28
Lakewood Municipal Court will operate on reduced hours Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. … [Read more...]
Lakewood Business Showcase: DRK Development
From its staffing to its project costs, DRK Development runs a lean operation. It’s a business model the company has followed for nearly three decades, and one that gives it a leg up on its competition. … [Read more...]