Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Rotary Club of Lakewood named Clover Park High School senior Cynthia Lemus Rodriguez the May Student of the Month. Cynthia is an excellent student, a responsible leader and a determined young woman who has had a positive impact on her school community. During her sophomore year, Cynthia began taking AP […]
Obituary Notices – May 16, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Gloria Jean Etsuko Uncangco. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: William “Bill” Bradley Beecher.
West Pierce Fire District Chief James Sharp to speak at United for University Place May 17
Submitted by Chris Saunders. On Wednesday, May 17 from 11:30 to 1:00 pm Chief Jim Sharp from West Pierce Fire District is to speak at the United for University Place coalition meeting. The coalition meets at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West University Place, WA 98477 in the lower lounge. Chambers Bay […]
Lakewood Double Homicide
Lakewood Police Department announcement. Shortly before 2:00am on Monday, May 15, 2023, Lakewood Police received reports of gunshots at the Wisteria Walk apartment complex (3600 block of 112th St S). Information did not give a specific location for the responding Officers. After a short time the Officers were able to locate an apartment where the […]
Letter: What does it take to get parents and the public to attend CPSD budget meetings?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Systems can only achieve what they’re designed to achieve. When it comes to Clover Park School District (CPSD), it would seem its budget planning system is not designed to gain meaningful public participation. The evidence? In the last two “community budget meetings” on 7 March and 21 March 2023 a single […]
JBLM will conduct mortar and demolitions training May 16-20
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training from May 16 at 6:30 a.m. to May 20 at 7 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Rainier Street Preservation Project – NEW Detour Map
Town of Steilacoom announcement. Work has commenced on the Rainier St. Preservation Project. This project will continue through mid-May and will consist of the reconstruction of sidewalk ramps to meet current standards, grinding down the existing asphalt roadway and repaving of the roadway between Union Ave and Steilacoom Blvd. Active Construction Inc. is the contractor […]
Save the date: APCC and South Tacoma Gears Up for an Unforgettable Heritage Festival
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. Tacoma, WA – APCC is super excited with anticipation as we gear up for the South Tacoma Heritage Festival. Set to take place on August 12th and 13th, 2023, this highly anticipated two-day event promises to celebrate community diversity while promoting cross-cultural solidarity. Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), partnering with […]
The Steilacoom Town Council May 16 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 16 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.