By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The April Elders Luncheon featured an Easter theme on a sunny Friday afternoon at the House of Respect on April 18. The Easter Bunny, who was accompanied by Elder Wellness Center Executive Director Vernetta Miller, made its way around the facility, visiting the majority of the tables during the […]
A Letter to Lakewood
Submitted by Bob Warfield. The meeting of City Council Monday evening, April 21, 2025 at Lakewood City Hall was impressive. In the space of ninety minutes, it captured the best of community, local governance and our contemporary dilemma, one facing every town and city across Washington. From opening citations, a celebration of Daffodil traditions, improving public […]
City of Tacoma Encourages Community Members to Think ‘Beyond the Bin’
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is partnering with Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Northwest Center, and the Northwest Furniture Bank to encourage community members to think “Beyond the Bin” during a series of free collection events designed to keep valuable materials out of landfills by giving them a second life in the community. From May […]
Chief Leschi Schools breaks ground on food forest
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News Student learning at Chief Leschi Schools will be expanded once more as staff and students broke ground on a campus food forest located by the football stadium on April 2. In collaboration with the University of Washington, development on the space started in mid-to-late January with native plants planted […]
Bug – the latest live production at Tacoma Little Theatre
Submitted by Don and Peg Doman. “Letts exploits audience uncertainties and the play benefits enormously from the claustrophobic intimacy of a space capable of making scripts seem more convincing than they might play out elsewhere.” Peg and I got to see the final dress rehearsal Thursday night with our Rotary friend Jan Brazzell. Our front […]
Letter: Dear moms and dads
Submitted by Greg Alderete. One of the unspoken truths about growing up in the early 1970s—especially as a teenager overseas—was how easily alcohol found its way into our lives. It was everywhere. At every base function, every social gathering, every weekend hangout. No one asked our age. No one really watched. It wasn’t just accessible—it […]
Arrive Alive
High school graduations are coming up again here in Pierce County. Take a look at how Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, the Puyallup Extrication Team, Puyallup Police, Washington State Patrol and the Pierce County Sheriff team up to bring the Arrive Alive program to our young adults here in Pierce County. We hope to increase […]
Pouched Rat Checkups
Azizi, Xena, and Zuri—Point Defiance Zoo’s trio of East African savannah pouched rats—recently had their routine wellness exams at the zoo’s healthcare clinic. Under gentle anesthesia, the veterinary team performed x-rays and ultrasounds, checked their big, bright eyes, tiny pink paws, and oversized ears, and admired their long, curved orange teeth—strong from iron and always […]
Notice of Public Hearing City of Lakewood 2025 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, a public hearing will be held by the Lakewood City Council on the 2025 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment. If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, they must be presented at […]