Written by Peg Doman I had a notice from a bank that our application for a Victoria’s Secret credit card has been denied. Denied? We’d never applied for one! The statement said that Experian had supplied the information. So, I wrote a letter (you can’t call them to ask WTH), made three copies of the […]
Westside Story – No Saloons & No Dispensaries
There has been a lot of talk around town about the decision to allow or disallow marijuana dispensaries in the City of Lakewood. I previously shared my opinion with my readers and the Lakewood City Council which is a loud NOPE to dope shops.
Battered and Broke – Need a Forklift Now!
The ancient 1973 Hyster Forklift used by Habitat for Humanity here in Pierce County has run out of lives. It went past its prime about twenty years ago. Repairs are needed that are far beyond the value of the vehicle. Here is an update report from Ed Dopp at Habitat: “We are limited on what […]
Where Everybody Doesn’t Know Your Name
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go. Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” I always loved the opening theme song of the TV […]
Orfeo, Bright Water, and Brighter Futures
When my wife, Peggy and I were packing for an overnight stay in Seattle I thought to myself, “Why am I doing this?” We were off on a twenty-four hour adventure that would costs us hundreds of dollars, earn us no money, and probably provide a boring evening where we couldn’t hear our friends next […]
Letter: Why is Lakewood a SWAT team member?
The City Council of Lakewood, Washington has before it a recommendation to continue its participation in Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), “a multi-jurisdictional police task force comprised of several Pierce County municipalities,” according to a 98-page report to the Lakewood City Council, pp.155-253.
Little Europe Café – Restaurant Review
My friend Dick Dorsett and I stopped by the Café and the deli next door originally. The Café was closed, but looked interesting so my wife and I stopped by a few days later for lunch. A number of people asked questions about the Café and deli in person, via Facebook and the article – […]
Westside Story – Steilacoom TCC Doubles In Size
Tacoma Community College (TCC) founded in 1965, recently released “Discover TCC!”, a promotion to help prospective students learn about Tacoma Community College.
Letter: “Jackpot” a term no longer to be used by Metro SWAT as having ‘recovered’ hostage
In response to “one of the largest punitive awards ever in Washington State for police use-of-force and wrongful death,” significantly involving Lakewood, the multi-jurisdictional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) force has eliminated “the word ‘jackpot’ from its operational lexicon.”