A press release from the Rebecca Parson Campaign. TACOMA, WA – Rebecca Parson, who is challenging Rep. Derek Kilmer for his House seat in WA-06, will sleep outside Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home after Pelosi’s decision to adjourn the House for a six-week paid vacation without extending the eviction moratorium. Meanwhile, Rep. Kilmer said nothing about […]
Obituary Notices – August 2, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David Jens Hefte. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jerry A. Fankhauser; Jason Brandon Handrock; William Arthur Offner; Lorraine Ann Sturnick. Hill Funeral Home: Brenda Rae Parson.
Community Invited to Little Church National Night Out Event
A press release from Little Church on the Prairie. LAKEWOOD – Little Church on the Prairie invites the community to join us on Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the front lawn. There will be live music, carnival-style games and prizes for the entire family, and an opportunity to meet our community, city, and safety […]
Kid Life; 1965-ish, The Waiting Room/Lobby
“Do I have to go, too?” Simple question. Seems there’s adult stuff to do that requires being accompanied by the kid of the family. “Yes” she said with a word and a look. “Now go wash and put on clean clothes.” No reason to fuss no more, only thing to do was comply. Fair enough. […]
Danny Vernon to kick off 2021 Steilacoom Summer Concert Series Aug. 4
The 2021 Summer Concert Series will again take place in Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial St., Steilacoom, WA 98388) from 6:00-7:30 pm. August 4, Danny Vernon (The Illusion of Elvis) August 11, Jessica Lynne Witty (Country) August 18, 3 Legends Tribute (Jackie Wilson, James Brown and Michael Jackson) August 25, Michael Powers (Smooth Jazz) The Summer […]
Lakewood’s 5th Annual Larry Saunders Service Award Nominations Open
Larry Saunders served our country and the City of Lakewood with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & Girls Club, Rotary […]
Lakewood Rotary Dedicates Little Free Pantry at LASA
A press release from Lakewood Rotary. On Wednesday, July 28, Lakewood Rotary dedicated a Little Free Pantry at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is one of seven pantries Lakewood Rotary has installed or incorporated in Lakewood since late December 2020. All […]
Strickland Secures Key Investments for the South Sound in Historic Funding Package Passed by the House
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on H.R. 4502, the seven-bill minibus appropriations package. The government funding package invests in the American people by creating good-paying jobs, growing opportunity, and providing a lifeline to the middle class, working families, small businesses, and our nation’s […]
Whose kids are they anyway? The Clover Park School District or their parents?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. The Clover Park Education Association (CPEA-local teachers’ union) May 2021 update letter had a entry that was subtle yet profound regarding the District’s relationship with “kids”: “5. ……….Ron (Banner-District Superintendent) was clear that the district is getting a lot of pushback on adopting this (equity) policy. The district’s philosophy is that […]