Each of them stood, alone, stunning against the sky. One overlooked the far reaches of the sea, its few branches bearing evidence of fierce winds sweeping in from distant and unseen places, gales coming across and up the rocky cliff, beating against all in its path, including the still-standing tree, resisting the onslaught. Another’s limbs […]
Letter: When Will We Learn? America’s Moral Collapse Behind Its Foreign Policy
Submitted by Greg Alderete. In yet another entanglement in the Middle East, the United States finds itself waging war by proxy—or directly—in Yemen. We’re told it’s about regional stability, about threats, about protecting our allies. But beneath the rhetoric lies a much older, more troubling story: America, once the self-proclaimed beacon of democracy and peace, […]
Violet Taylor serves as Page for Rep. Mari Leavitt
Violet Taylor, a student at Lakes High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, Violet is the child of Melody Flores of Lakewood. Violet is interested in dance and softball. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the […]
Free garden-themed event for young children and families
Families with young children are invited to “spring into fun” at a free, garden-themed activity event hosted by the Pierce County Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. This inclusive event is specially designed for children […]
Rep. Leavitt’s BEAM Act Passes Senate and House, Advances to Governor’s Office for Signature
With strong bipartisan support, the Senate and House have passed Rep. Mari Leavitt’s House Bill 1596—the BEAM Act—sending it now to the Governor’s desk for signature. The legislation honors the memory of Buster B. Brown, Eloise Wilcoxson, Andrea Smith Hudson, and Matilda Wilcoxson, who were tragically killed in a high-speed crash in Renton last year. […]
Obituary Notices – April 22, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jutta Colvin.
Tacoma Powers Up Downtown With Major Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is making electric vehicle (EV) use easier and more convenient downtown with a significant expansion of its public charging network. Implemented in partnership with Tacoma Public Utilities, the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability’s Downtown EV Charging Expansion Project nearly doubles the number of publicly accessible EV chargers […]
Video: “It’s Going to Get Stupid”
On April 2 around 1:15am, deputies responded to the AMPM at 176th St. E and Canyon Road E when a gas station employee called to report a large utility truck had been parked at the gas pumps for over an hour, and two occupants were passed out inside. Upon arrival, deputies could see the keys in the ignition and […]
Reminder: Caring for Kids Ram Takeover
Submitted by Diane Formoso. For years Caring for Kids has held a takeover at the Lakewood Ram, except during Covid. Once again, we are excited about this fundraiser to help support our mission to help struggling kids and families.Come and have fun and dinner with friends! April 24, Thursday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Caring for Kids […]