Washington State Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) recently returned home after deploying in early October to help with search and rescue efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the area. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is proud to have three firefighters deploy as a part of this team. We are thankful for their service and […]
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Share Your Garden in the 2025 U.P. Garden Tour
The 2025 U.P. Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2005, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Every year the tour showcases five-six gardens in the area (U.P., Fircrest, and other nearby neighborhoods) as a fundraiser for the University Place Historical Society’s renovation of the historically significant Curran House and creation and support for the Museum […]
JBLM will be conducting artillery and mortar training Nov. 5-8
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery and mortar training from Nov. 5 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
You’re Under Arrest Dude
At 06:30 am, on Wednesday October 23rd, one of our Sergeants was headed to training when he saw a man walking in the middle of the roadway and a vehicle pulling to the side of the road in Puyallup. He was flagged down to help the driver who was pulling over and she reported the […]
Harrison Preparatory and Highline High Schools: A Tale of Two Schools
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES will be providing an academically 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 public relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Lakeview Elementary School
Last week we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Lakeview Elementary School with third grade teacher Jill Averett and second grader Faith Robinson. Averett’s husband is in the Air Force, and after her family was stationed here in 2022, she decided to apply for her teaching position at Lakeview. “In the interview, you […]
City of Puyallup Board & Commission Vacancies
The City of Puyallup is soliciting applications through December 31, 2024 for vacancies on the following citizen volunteer boards and commissions: To be considered, submit an application no later than 5:00 pm on December 31, 2024. Membership requirements can be found online. For more information, email info@puyallupwa.gov or call 253-841-5480.
Washington families can save with confidence with GET
Submitted by Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Friday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costs while their children are young. The 2024-2025 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2025, and provides a unique opportunity to […]
Climate Change and Polar Bears: Lessons from the Arctic Tundra
Our massive, 14-foot-tall buggy (which felt more like a tank) traversed the rocky, lichen-laden tundra late into the arctic afternoon. Suddenly, a wild polar bear peeked over the willow branches, climbing onto a nearby boulder to stretch its long neck and gaze toward a short-eared owl gliding along the horizon in Churchill, Manitoba. This was […]