By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. When it was all over, Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan made her way around the table handing out Indigenous beads to the entire City of Tacoma Tideflats Steering Committee members, commemorating an achievement seven years in the making. The committee, which consists of two representatives from the Puyallup Tribe, […]
Lochburn Middle School: Academic Collapse Complete in 2024
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Each week as a public service Lakewood CARES will be providing an academic-based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This […]
‘Tis the season for thievin’
‘Tis the season for thievin’… We don’t want to bring you down as you’re getting into the holiday spirit, but we need to remind you that there are some Grinches out there who are looking to snag your Christmas goodies before they make it under your tree. Here are some tips to help lessen your […]
The Board of Health Dec. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
It’s a Wonderful Life, A Beloved Christmas Holiday Staple at Lakewood Playhouse
Peg and I saw the last dress rehearsal of It’s a Wonderful Life – a live radio play on Thursday evening, the night before the official opening. The last dress rehearsal is a chance to shake the fear out of the actors, the director, and all the stage hands. The premise of this production is […]
DuPont December 13 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s December 13 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Plunge into the New Year at Point Defiance Marina
Registration is open now for Metro Parks Tacoma’s Polar Bear Plunge on New Years Day. Start 2025 refreshed and clear-headed with a dip into Commencement Bay with your friends and family at the Point Defiance Marina. To minimize waiting in the cold, participants can sign up for their choice of 30-minute time slots between 10 […]
The Pierce County Library System launches new strategic plan
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Thanks to input from nearly 3,000 people, the Pierce County Library System created a new strategic plan. The Library System’s Board of Trustees approved the plan at their December meeting. “Our new strategic plan is a significant milestone for the Library, shaped by the valuable input of our vibrant community,” said Pierce […]
Obituary Notices – December 17, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Alvin Roberts. Mountain View Funeral Home: Margaret Melvin. Gaffney Funeral Home: William Alan Crisp.