Jason Whalen Appointed as Mayor of Lakewood On Jan. 3, 2022, Jason Whalen was appointed by the Lakewood City Council to the position of Mayor. Mary Moss was appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Whalen is Lakewood’s fifth Mayor since the City’s incorporation in 1996. At the time that we were sworn in 12 […]
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Curran Orchard Tree Adoptions Now Available
Submitted by CORE. Start off the New Year right by adopting an apple tree at the Curran Apple Orchard Park located at 3920 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Adoption applications for the 2022 harvest season are now being accepted. There are two adoption categories: Pruning Adoptions ($45 available through March 31) and Orchard Supporter […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Jan. 10
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. It will be held at the district’s Student Services Center and live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals can attend online […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 6
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We’re reporting more outbreaks in schools and businesses this week as Omicron continues to spread. We remain committed to keeping our schools open and safe. Some of the ways we protect students and staff safe include: Vaccines. Masking. Improved ventilation. Handwashing and respiratory etiquette. Testing. Testing remains one of […]
Obituary Notices – January 7, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Matthew G. Lam; John Clinton Casler; Judy A Vig. Mountain View Funeral Home: Keith Garrison; Arthur Lee Gould. Powers Funeral Home: Cynthia May Hahn.
Puyallup’s River Walk Trail Closed
City of Puyallup social media post. Due to the current River Flood Warning for our area, our Parks and Recreation Department will be closing the River Walk Trail today, January 6, 2022. We will update the community once it is safe to reopen the Trail.
Pierce College Chancellor Michele Johnson, Ph.D., announces retirement
Pierce College announcement. After 45 years of teaching and leadership at Pierce College, including 15 years as a faculty member, 6 years as president of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, and 17 years as chancellor/CEO of the Pierce College District, Dr. Michele Johnson announces her retirement effective December 31, 2022. “Dr. Johnson has committed her life […]
Firefighters and Police Rescue Resident in Lakewood House Fire
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, firefighters, along with Lakewood police, were called to the 4800 block of Diamond Boulevard SW in Lakewood for a house fire. Several police officers arrived before firefighters and noticed heavy dark smoke coming from the home. Officers approached the residence and […]
Jury Trials Suspended at Tacoma Municipal Court Through Feb. 1
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As a reminder, all jury trials at the Tacoma Municipal Court are currently suspended through February 1, 2022. This change took effect January 5, 2022. The Tacoma Municipal Court front counter will continue to be open to the public from 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Friday, phone […]