Ruadhan is an Irish boy’s name that means “little red-haired one”. It is a diminutive of the Irish word Ruadh, which means “red”. Ruadhan is sometimes anglicized as Rowan. This name means “red-haired king,” as in the red colored hair of foxes today in Clan Dálaigh, County Donegal. At one point in his life, Jack, […]
Public Notice: Lakewood Water District Draft Budget Presentation
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2025 Draft Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting on November 21, 2024, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person and via Microsoft Teams. Please consult our website at […]
Northbound I-5 to close overnight near City Center in Tacoma Nov. 21
TACOMA– People who use northbound Interstate 5 overnight will want to plan for an overnight closure and detour. 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, until 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22 The closure allows Washington State Department of Transportation crews to make an in-depth scan of the road surface for future repairs. During the work, northbound I-5 […]
The Puyallup City Council Nov. 19 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 19 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Bates Technical College Celebrated as Pierce County’s Best Technical School
Bates Technical College has earned another gold medal, this time for Best Technical/Trade School in the Best of Pierce County awards, a recognition highlighting the college’s essential role in building the local workforce. Voted by the Pierce County community, this award celebrates Bates’ commitment to high-quality education and training that directly impacts the region’s economy. […]
Obituary Notices – November 18, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Clarence J. Blackwell; Marjorie Elaine Critchlow; Aldrich Parcasio Dotson; Earl L Fischer; Adonis-Mateo Leone Mendiola Castellano; Dr. Kim D. Nordberg; Bette E Nordberg. Scott Funeral Home: Soloman Emanuel Taylor.
Horse Wrangling at the McKinley Corral
At 10:46 pm on Tuesday November 12th, our deputies responded to a call of some animals at large. Take a look. Deputies in our Mountain Detachment and Foothills Detachment are the ones who usually have lassos, ropes and other gear to deal with loose cattle and animals, but in Tacoma deputies don’t usually have to […]
It’s A Wonderful Life – Cast Announcement
“Dear George, remember no man is a failure who has friends.” We are delighted to welcome friends old and new to Lakewood Playhouse as we introduce our full cast for It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This fantastic ensemble will bring this beloved holiday classic to captivating life as a live radio broadcast as […]
Work on Phase 2 of 35th Street West Improvements Begins
Work is scheduled to begin this week on Phase 2 of improvements along 35th Street West from Bridgeport Way to Grandview Drive. The contractor will begin clearing brush and trees along the length of the site. When complete, the project will feature planter strips with street trees, new six-foot sidewalks, and five-foot bike lanes on […]