Submitted by Jim Andrews. Through my Public service and military experience, I have found that leadership, honesty and service to others matter. If elected I will listen to all citizens and consider their perspective in making decisions that are in the best interests of our City. In my careers I have worked with both large […]
Obituary Notices – June 7, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Judith Ann Wolfe. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sumiko Janie Carter; Quota-Tisha Chrisvon Johnson; Shirley Marie Nation.
St. Vinnies – Helping Our Neighbors Everyday
When was the last time you helped 440 people? Actually, if you donated to St. Vinnies or went shopping there last month, you did. There are many reasons for shopping at St. Vinnies (Tacoma and Puyallup). Summertime is a great time to visit. There are plenty of spring and summer tools for the outdoor projects. […]
One Day In January
Submitted by Mike Zaro, Lakewood Chief of Police. We’ve heard more than a little criticism of police over the past year. The criticism, some deserved and some not, was often part of larger conversations about what policing is or should be. Conversations rooted in false assumptions and opinions replete with hyperbole declaring officers either heroes […]
Obituary Notices – June 5, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Diane Aldyth Grinde; Robert Ozuna; Ben Bechtel; Charlotte Marie Wyner. Mountain View Funeral Home: Puna Lam Yuen Autele; Jacqueline Rene Dillon. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Seiko Barnes.
Faith Communities Gather to Address Homelessness
All persons of faith and goodwill are invited to attend Associated Ministries’ virtual Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) to learn what can be done, and is being done, to impact the crisis of homelessness in our community. When: Thursday, June 17 from 5:00-6:00 pmWhere: Online Meeting via ZoomHow: Register to receive the meeting link – www.associatedministries.org/CQM or on Facebook […]
Storm Boy – Wonderful Australian Film About Australian Pelicans – Review
I had seen the blurbs on Prime about “Storm Boy,” but had passed it by. It seemed too mysterious and I wasn’t looking for fantasy, and I dislike hokey. I got neither. My wife, Peg was telling me about this wonderful film she has just watched, but she had forgotten the title. As she described […]
Local student named to UW-Madison’s Spring Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Lakewood’s Miguel Mailig, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s […]
PSE signs agreement to purchase 350 megawatts of wind energy from Montana project
Puget Sound Energy will soon add 350 MW of wind energy, increasing its portfolio of owned and contracted wind to 1,500 MW. PSE signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to buy clean energy from the planned Clearwater Wind Project, located about 60 miles north of Colstrip, Montana. […]