Submitted by Nikki Bufford. I am running for Fircrest City Council because I believe that with strength in community and a concerted approach, we can build a future Fircrest that delivers the quality of life you deserve. I am so proud to be a resident of Fircrest and part of a community that lifts and […]
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Lakewood Y honors local member
Lakewood YMCA member and volunteer Eric Warn was honored recently for his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Y.
Second Round of Washington State Redistricting Commission Public Outreach Meeting for 8th and 10th Congressional Districts
The Washington State Redistricting Commission has scheduled its second round of public outreach meetings regarding the drafting of new congressional and legislative district maps. What: Second Round Public Outreach Meeting – Congressional Districts #8 and #10 The 8th Congressional includes parts of Legislative Districts (LDs) 2, 5, 11, 12, 13, 25, 28, 30, 31, 33, 41, 45 and 47. The […]
Obituary Notices – June 23, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: David Edward Pim. Mountain View Funeral Home: Evon Caroline Henricksen; Michael G Manning; Evan B. Spindler. Powers Funeral Home: Sydnie Marie Rota. Gaffney Funeral Home: Janice M Olson; Dennis F Birkland; Michelle M Vodanovich; Corrine Guelfi.
Letter: “All in the Family”… Lakewood’s version
Submitted by John Arbeeny. “All in the Family”… no not the famous old TV series with Archie Bunker but rather Lakewood’ own version with Mayor Don Anderson. It has come to my attention through various sources that the campaign for Clover Park School District 3 has taken an unfortunate turn. Alyssa Pearson, the incumbent, just […]
A Perfect Picnic at the Tacoma and Pierce County War Memorial Park
Peg and I were looking for a picnic somewhere. The original plan was to visit Jack Hyde Park in Old Town. Peg saw a good deal on walnuts at Grocery Outlet on North Pearl, which was in the opposite direction. We had delicious tuna salad sandwiches with pickled beets, red peppers, green onions, celery and […]
Lakewood’s Bronson Pe’A Named to Dean’s List at Bethel University
Bronson Pe’A, a Junior at Bethel University in St. Paul, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2021 semester. He is the son of Lehua Pe’a and Netia Pe’a-Uluga’ono from Lakewood, Washington. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade […]
Obituary Notices – June 22, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Charles Amaral; Diane Marie Ross.
FTC: Don’t send them money
Instead of telling you a ghost story around a summer campfire, we have an all-too familiar tale to share: Myra’s grandson, Jon, is in Mexico for the summer. They video chat every week. One day, Myra gets a call from someone who says he’s Max, a friend of Jon’s: “He was arrested last night and […]