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 […]
Cirque Park’s All-Inclusive Playground Slated to Open in May
Finishing touches, including the installation of rubber tile surfacing, are being put on the new inclusive playground at Cirque Park. Designed to be accessible to children of all abilities, the playground will feature equipment that can be accessed by ramps and include elements such as accessible swings and play components that support diverse sensory needs. […]
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum invites the community to Klahowya with free admission for Pierce County residents and members of local tribes
On Saturday, April 26 Fort Nisqually Living History Museum celebrates its multicultural history with their first event of the 2025 season, Klahowya. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with free admission for Pierce County residents, members of local tribes and anyone with a Fort Nisqually Living History Museum membership. As the Puget […]