The Fourth of July holiday is one week away. Lakewood residents are reminded that legal fireworks can only be discharged in city limits on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is illegal to discharge fireworks on any school grounds or park within the city, or on any city property or public rights-of-way. Residents who […]
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Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 3,273 students to earn a place on Wichita State University’s dean’s honor roll for spring 2023. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 […]
Obituary Notices – June 28, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jenny Lynn Howard Cruz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Michael Anthony Benjamin Sr.; Soon Cha Kezele; Miles L. Yost. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Raymond V. Santos. Powers Funeral Home: Dustin “Dusty” Boyd Gipfert; John “Jack” McNeel; Hallelujah McCartin; Kimberly Jo Haley. Scott Funeral Home: Mother Hattie Young; Raven Kythe O’Gillian.
Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Snake Lake in Tacoma
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a sewage spill advisory for Snake Lake in Tacoma on June 27, 2023. People and pets should avoid the water and not swim, wade, or fish until further notice. Contact with fecal-contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and those who are […]
A ‘Garden within a Garden’ The Steilacoom Historical Community Garden
Submitted by Carol Saynisch. Founded in 1854 as the state’s first incorporated municipality, the Town of Steilacoom has everything: sweeping Olympic Mountain and Puget Sound views, two popular beaches, a wonderful school district shared with DuPont, historic homes, breathtaking sunsets, a scenic ferry dock, and charming streets. Everything…except a community garden. Among all its closest […]
TNT: Lakewood teen fatally shot boy after friend warned him gun might be loaded, charges say
“A teenager accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy last week in Lakewood in what was initially reported as an accident now faces murder charges. David Raul Maldonado was charged Monday in Pierce County Superior Court with first-degree murder and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm the shooting inside a home near American Lake. The […]
APCC Summer Cultural Youth Camp
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Summer Cultural Youth Camp! From July 17 to July 21, 2023, young explorers aged 5 to 13 are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant fusion of cultures from Korea, Thailand, Samoa, and Khmer. From 10 am to 2 pm each day, participants […]
Tacoma Golf Association presented by Meadow Park
Since 1931, The Tacoma Golf Association (TGA) has provided a rich history of promoting and supporting competitive amateur golf. Over the years, TGA has played a significant role in developing competitive golfers of all ages fostering a love for the game in our community. Today, the Tacoma Golf Association is focused on preserving its legacy […]
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill 12 positions on the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee: The Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) policy. The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations of […]