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Obituary Notices – April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021 By The Suburban Times Leave a Comment

New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ekman Lampton. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories:  James Leroy Smith; Mary Theresa Maylum; Shannon Elizabeth Mendoza Goldsby. Mountain View Funeral Home: Martin A. Bodnar II; Craig A. King; Jodee Moore; Frank Merle Rullie. Fir Lane Memorial Park:  Willie Ester Young. Powers Funeral Home:  Stephanie Elizabeth Foote; … [Read more...]

Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran to lead independent investigation

April 13, 2021 By Pierce County News Leave a Comment

Brian Moran, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, is expected to lead the independent investigation requested by the Pierce County Council into the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. … [Read more...]

2-Alarm Fire in Lakewood April 13

April 13, 2021 By West Pierce Fire & Rescue Leave a Comment

Crews on scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays if traveling through. More information to come as it becomes available. … [Read more...]

LPD needs help solving Injury Hit and Run case

April 13, 2021 By City of Lakewood Leave a Comment

On April 8th, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, an elderly male was found lying on the ground in the 3100 block of 89th Street South in the City of Lakewood. The male was struck by the pictured vehicle, which was caught on a home video system. The vehicle appears to possibly be a Black Mercedes CL250 and should have some noticeable damage. … [Read more...]

Open Range – Old Fashioned Cowboy Film Review

April 13, 2021 By Don Doman 3 Comments

I don't actively go looking for this film, but when I come across it, I can ease into the action no matter where it is. This time around I woke up just after midnight and watched it from start to finish. I would have guessed Montana, but the action was actually filmed in Alberta, Canada. … [Read more...]

Lakewood City Council Amends Criminal Code Related to Controlled Substances

April 13, 2021 By City of Lakewood Leave a Comment

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LAKEWOOD, Wash. - At the Lakewood City Council meeting on April 5, 2021, the Lakewood City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 750 amending Lakewood Municipal Code 9.06 related to Controlled Substances. In summary, the approved ordinance makes it a gross misdemeanor for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance. … [Read more...]

New Best Coast BBQ coming to Puyallup and Lakewood

April 13, 2021 By Sue Kidd - Dine Pierce County

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Best Coast Barbeque plans to open in late spring in Pierce County. And here’s the interesting part. If all goes as planned, two outposts will open simultaneously. One in Lakewood and the other in downtown Puyallup.   If you think you’ve been reading a lot about barbecue restaurant openings lately, you’re correct. In March, I told […] The post New Best Coast BBQ coming to Puyallup and … [Read more...]

Affordable homes and housing at the heart of Dammeier proposal for $175 million in American Rescue Plan Act investments

April 13, 2021 By Pierce County News 1 Comment

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In anticipation of soon receiving $175 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Executive Bruce Dammeier submitted his proposed expenditure plan to the Pierce County Council today. The proposal was informed by and reflects input from an advisory group of community leaders, as well as leaders from cities and towns in the county. … [Read more...]

Juneteenth State Holiday Passes the Senate

April 13, 2021 By Washington House Democrats Leave a Comment

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Rep. Melanie Morgan's (D-Parkland) bill to make Juneteenth a legal state holiday, HB 1016, passed on the Senate floor today and received overwhelming bipartisan support with 47 yeas. … [Read more...]

Pierce County Council committed to helping businesses amid rollback

April 13, 2021 By Pierce County News Leave a Comment

Responding to the news Monday that Pierce County will move back to Phase 2 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young issued the following statement: … [Read more...]

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