By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Lakewood has DeKoven Drive and DeKoven Cleaners, but the DeKoven name has an interesting history. Learn about it through five advertisements and a story posted here: Sept 11, 1903, TNT/Tacoma News Tribune – THE DeKOVEN SCHOOL FOR BOYS NEAR AMERICAN LAKE
Oh, Happy Dog
Peg and I were shopping at Walgreens on North Pearl. We walked past a young man and his short-hair collie mix. The dog was on a leash. He saw us and was just looking friendly. I swear he smiled. A few minutes later we were alone paying for drugstore items and admiring the dog. The […]
Take a Virtual Tour of ‘Dreamy English Gardens’ at Lakewold Gardens
Submitted by Lakewold Gardens. Dreamy English Gardens Presentation with Justin HendersonSaturday, September 21 | 10 am Meet Justin Henderson, Lakewold Gardens’ new executive director and lead horticulturist, as he takes you on a virtual tour of some of England’s most fabulous gardens. In this presentation, Justin will share stories and visuals from his visits to […]
The Puyallup City Council Sept. 17 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
CPSD Learning in Motion – Welcome Back! 2024-25
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. Halfway through the first full week of school at CPSD and we celebrated with a #CPSDLearningInMotion to welcome back students and families. In this feature, see what CPSD students of all ages are looking forward to in the […]
Leadership Change at Tacoma Arts Live
TACOMA — David Fischer, the longtime CEO of Tacoma Arts Live, will be leaving the organization at the end of October, making way for new leadership to guide the organization as it continues to develop the Tacoma Armory as a hub for arts, culture and community, deliver critical education programs to school districts across our region, […]
Board of Health cancels Sept. 18 Study Session
The September 18, 2024 Study Session of the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health is canceled.
Lakewood students complete degrees at Wichita State University
Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 493 students to graduate in summer 2024 from Wichita State University. Emmalee earned a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average […]
Obituary Notices – September 16, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Paula A. Byers; John J Dombrosky; Galen Martindale; Amber Ruth Washington; Mountain View Funeral Home: Paula A. Byers; John J Dombrosky; Galen Martindale; Amber Ruth Washington.