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 […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Lake Louise Elementary School
This week, we’re showing our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Lake Louise Elementary School with Dean of Students Linda Richardson and fifth grader Esther Ortiz Gomez. Richardson joined CPSD when she moved to Washington state from Colorado in 2022. She first worked at Tillicum before joining Lake Louise. “Everyone just welcomed me,” she said. […]
Public feedback sought on 2025-29 Consolidated Plan
The City of Lakewood is seeking public input on how it should invest both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) monies over the next five years to serve low- and moderate-income Lakewood residents. Your input is greatly appreciated. Take the short survey online.
Bates Technical College Foundation Welcomes Norman Bellamy to Board
Tacoma, WA – The Bates Technical College Foundation announces the addition of Norman Bellamy to its foundation board. As a long-standing Tacoma resident, Bellamy brings to the board a wealth of professional experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community service. Bellamy’s career has spanned multiple industries, including banking, real estate, and more than three decades […]
Community liaison deputies work with property owners to clean up Charlton Lake encampment
In October, our community liaison deputies teamed up with property owners and contractors to cleanup a large encampment on an island at Charlton Lake, near Steele St S and 96th St S. Deputies have regularly encountered dangerous felony suspects, firearms and more at this encampment. In fact, due to safety concerns, any calls for service […]