On Friday, April 12, under crystal blue skies, local leaders and volunteers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at Cirque Park. The new play area will be accessible to children of all abilities and create opportunities for all children to laugh and play together. The idea for an inclusive playground was brought to […]
Ending Homelessness: Pierce County Council Charts Path Towards Unified Regional Approach
In March 2022, Pierce County took a significant step in the fight against homelessness by officially adopting a Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (CPEH). This plan, comprised of six crucial goals, prioritizes the formation of a Unified Regional Approach, or URA. The CPEH defines a URA as a coordinating system with a shared vision and operating structure […]
Mind, body, and maternal health
Written by Amanda Jones. We all want to live in a community where our families thrive and live healthy, joyful, connected lives. But for many Black parents, that is not their reality. Black women and birthing people are 3-5 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States. It’s […]
Make Memories in April: Fun Events You’ll Love
Always something to do courtesy Metro Parks Tacoma. Click here to learn more.
The Puyallup Library Advisory Board April 22 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup Library Advisory Board will hold a Regular Meeting on April 22 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sound Transit launches onboard passenger survey
Over the next several months, Sound Transit will conduct a survey onboard select bus, Sounder, and light rail routes in the Puget Sound region. This will include select Community Transit and King County Metro routes. From April through fall 2024, survey participants will help transit planners understand who rides transit, their origins and destinations, and trip purpose — all […]
Obituary Notices – April 18, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Michael Hugh Fotheringill. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Lidiya F. Chepurin; Clemente Rodriguez Lemus.
The Lakewood Baseball Club Sports Page
Submitted by Greg Rediske. Feature game of the week for the Lakewood Baseball ClubFrom the 10U league:Rivals 15, Cyclones 4Highlights: Adan D drove in 8 runs on 3 hits for the Rivals, including an inside the park home run in the first to score three runs. The Cyclone were first on the board when Kokomi […]
Angels Over Broadway – A Worthwhile Black and White film Review
Sometimes you just luck out. As a sixth grader at Lakewood’s Navy Base grade school, with both parents working I often stayed home after calling the school to say I was ill and wouldn’t be attending class. I loved to stay home and watch black and white movies. I don’t recall seeing the film “Angels […]