By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Cleanup part of long process to restore long-abused waters of Commencement Bay The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has begun the undertaking of removing pilings at Dickman Mill Park. Located on Commencement Bay, the derelict structure has been polluting the area for years as removal projects were stunted […]
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Executive-elect Ryan Mello announces leadership team and outlines his “Forward Together” agenda
Pierce County Executive-elect Ryan Mello announced his three-person leadership team today. Scott Nicholson will serve as Deputy County Executive, overseeing the county’s 11 departments. His appointment is effective January 6. Julie Murray will serve as Executive Counsel, providing legal counsel to the executive office and overseeing a team of strategic advisors focused on budget and […]
Northwest Youth Corps demonstrates importance of indigenous plants at Wildlife Center
Last week was a big week once again for the South Sound Wildlife and Interpretive Center on Phillips Road. Clover Park Rotary along with The Northwest Youth Corps, who has been very active with the Wildlife Center for a number of years, once again spent the week improving the Wildlife center. The Northwest Youth Corps […]
Lake Louise Elementary School: Social Indoctrination? Restorative Justice? Hello Kitty? Really?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES is providing an academic-based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD community relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or monthly “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” article covers […]
What’s UP with Biz? Trader Joe’s
U.P.’s Trader Joe’s at 3800 Bridgeport Way W. in the GreenFirs Towne Center is turning 20! The public is invited to stop by from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 to enjoy an array of anniversary festivities. U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa will offer brief remarks at 10 a.m. to recognize Trader Joe’s contributions to […]
Flames and Smoke Ahead: West Pierce Firefighters Gear Up for Training Burn in Lakewood
On December 5, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will conduct a training burn with live fire at 11138 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Firefighters will begin arriving around 7 a.m. at the site of a former small business to set up. The burns are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens’ Winter Poetry in the Gardens
Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a theme related to gardens and/or the celebration of nature. Participants must be Washington State residents […]
The Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer is Taking Transit from There to Here
Make the holidays brighter with Pierce Transit! Catch our bus decked out in lights in the Tacoma Santa Parade, Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and the Puyallup Santa Parade this December. Going holiday shopping? Take the bus! Leave the driving to us and don’t worry about parking; the bus can take you to a variety of local shopping centers. Transit is […]
JBLM will conduct mortar training Dec. 3-5
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from Dec. 3 at 6:30 a.m. to Dec. 5 at 5 a.m. (Conclusion time could be extended due to various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.