Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota, 52, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Officer Sahota died in the line of duty on Saturday, January 29, […]
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Crumbl Cookies opens in Lakewood, Lake City Pub reopens
City of Lakewood social media post. Crumbl Cookies opened their newest location in Lakewood and the Lake City Pub has reopened.
JoEthel Smith Reflects on a History of Black Leadership in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. JoEthel Smith is a familiar figure in Lakewood. She lived in Lakewood for more than 50 years, she was a prolific organizer in her time. Over the years, she worked with local leaders to host multicultural events and community gatherings, and to mentor aspiring Black leaders. Now 86, Smith lives just […]
Kilmer Votes to Strengthen America’s Competitiveness, Create Jobs
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022 – a legislative package that aims to build jobs and economic opportunity in America and strengthen American competitiveness. The package makes transformational new […]
Local residents named to Gonzaga’s President’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Amanda Anderson Fircrest Hayden Saalfeld John Schott Lakewood Clayton Thatcher William Wagner Tacoma Avier Doss University Place, Sage Saplan The following local residents have earned […]
CPSD Promising Future: Cameron Shaffer-Lick
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Open Doors senior Cameron Shaffer-Lick. He joined the Open Doors program in the winter quarter of his junior year after learning the program provided one-on-one learning and a more flexible schedule. “It’s easier for me when my teachers don’t have to […]
The DuPont City Council Feb. 8 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 8 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – February 7, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Steven Lee Lawson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Norma Elaine Losch. Powers Funeral Home: Amy (Burrows) Alexeev. Hill Funeral Home: Sharron Kay Chidester.
McChord Field to Upgrade Giant Voice Alert System Feb. 7-10
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. McChord Field will upgrade its Giant Voice alert system throughout its facilities Feb. 7-10 during normal duty hours. During this time, there will be several tests of the system. Non-testing related announcements will be specific that they are real events. The Giant Voice Alert System is used to make emergency and […]