Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA: If you’ve ever visited the Point Defiance Marina, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Marina Supervisor Art Tachell. Known for his witty and charming personality, Tachell is quick to share a fun and insightful story about the Puget Sound region, water safety, and the best fishing […]
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Lakewood City Council seeks to fill Position 6 vacancy
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood City Council is accepting applications to fill its Position 6 vacancy. The position was vacated by Council member Linda Farmer who is now the Pierce County Auditor. Interested? Find out how to apply: bit.ly/3QksQtJ
SSHA3P is accepting applications for appointment to its Advisory Board
City of Fircrest announcement. South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P) is accepting community members’ applications for appointment to its Advisory Board. How to Apply Applications submitted by January 27 will be considered for the first round of interviews. To submit an application, please go to: South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (smartsheet.com) Membership The Advisory Board will advise on efforts […]
Obituary Notices – January 5, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sheila Diane Bertucci-Root; Eugene Thayer Jr. Powers Funeral Home: Eugene Jerome Gosnell. Hill Funeral Home: Mary Jane Troeh. Scott Funeral Home: Robert Earl Bolden.
Outdoor Adventures
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Enjoy the beautiful mountain snow and leave the driving to us! Sign up now for adult snowshoeing or family snowshoe/snow play trips. Learn more at the Metro Parks website.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Armando Valdez
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Clover Park High School girls soccer coach Armando Valdez, who was selected as the 2022 SPSL 2A coach of the year! Armando, a 2014 CPHS graduate, was born and raised in Lakewood. After spending time away from this community during […]
Meeting the new year with a new baby at Madigan
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – Majestic Tahoma, the ancient name of what is commonly called Mt. Rainier, peeked through the fog on a chilly morning, Riley’s first full day. Madigan’s first baby born in 2023 slept easy in the morning calm. Riley first made her appearance at 1:02 a.m. […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Special Meeting on Jan. 5
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. The meeting will called to order and immediately move into executive session to discuss legal […]
Sound Transit Lakewood Station survey closes January 5
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit is planning a better-connected network, so more people can walk, roll, bike and take transit to Lakewood Station and community destinations. This could include filling in missing sidewalks and curb ramps, adding bike lanes, updating bus stops and more. What do you think about our plans for new sidewalks and […]