Kathleen Romig, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined the latest episode of SSA Talks to discuss the Social Security benefits available to children. These include: As an advocate and the mother of a child with disabilities, Kathleen knows well the challenges that children and their families encounter. During the episode she discusses […]
Obituary Notices – December 7, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Frank Walter Mundt Sr.; David H Walters. Mountain View Funeral Home: Devin William Bond; Theresa “Terry” Alma Coleman; Julie Marie De Los Santos; Paul Albert Franz; WIlliam McVicker; William Pollock; Ronald Warren Ross; Martin Charles Schmoldt; William Von Hasseln. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Ronald C. Lukken. Powers Funeral Home: Gary Angelo Gray; Sachi […]
Lakewood City Manager December 6 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) December 6 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 6 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 6 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Dec. 9
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Let’s Talk! – Back in Black
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. To be honest, I have heard this word combination before and you may want to laugh or cry that I didn’t even connect it with a specific AC/DC album […]
Rep. Leavitt to Hold Dec. 10 Community Conversation
Please join Rep. Mari Leavitt for a Community Conversation from 6:00-7:30 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the University Place Library. Constituents can make their voices heard as well as hear a preview of the 2025 legislative session. Rep. Leavitt is also pleased to welcome Mayor Figueroa and Police Chief Burke as part of this event. Residents will have a great opportunity to hear updates on issues of concern to the City of University Place and local law enforcement. […]
Letter: The Silver Years
“Only about 2% of older widows remarry,” she read to him from one of the studies she’d found of seniors over the age of 70 who had found a silver-haired soul mate. ‘I am one of them,’ she whispered, and smiled. He smiled back and showed her the photos he’d gathered for an article he […]
Rodney – The Wind and The Snow
Rodney, or “Hot Rod of the Slopes” as he was sometimes known as, was eager for the snow to come to western Washington. It was his time to shine. He was no longer “the” king of the slopes from the University of Washington, but there were many people, both women and men who wanted to […]