Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388. The Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388 presents “Caring for Kids” Holiday Show featuring DANNY VERNON … “An Elvis Inspirational Christmas”. Thursday, December 15, doors open 6pm, SHOW 7pm – 8:30pm. TICKETS $30 per person, includes on appetizer per table & one cocktail or beer per person. CONTACT: Lakewood Elks office […]
Contact your utility company, not 911, if your power goes out
Sound Sound 911 social media post. Power outages are common after a big winter storm. If you lose power, notify your utility company (not 911!) and be careful with alternative heat sources, practice portable generator safety, and check-in with neighbors to ensure that everyone stays safe. weather.gov/safety/winter
Lakewood Doubling Down on the Wrong Mitigation Strategy For Waughop Lake
By Tom McClellan and Don Russell The City of Lakewood’s 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget* includes funding of another $250,000 to treat Waughop Lake with aluminum sulfate. The City has not otherwise made any announcement about this, but apparently the City staff and City Council are gearing up to throw away more of our money on […]
The American Scene – Enhancing a wetland to benefit our nature
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Speaking of great parks (enhanced wetland), how’s this for one? Notable then and now for the “Great Charter of Freedoms,” first draft by Cardinal Stephen Langton in 1215. As a history buff, any great library would invite you to learn more; BE MORE, with meaningful good will, requiring no charter whatever. […]
Letter: CPSD School Improvement Plans (SIP’s): “Where’s the beef?”
Submitted by John Arbeeny. If you’re old enough you might remember the Wendy’s hamburger ad (1984) which asked “Where’s the beef?” Well the same question could be asked with respect to the recently passed CPSD annual School Improvement Plans (SIP’s). “Where’s the data?” Simply put “It’s missing! All bun and no beef!” The latest 2022/2023 […]
Radio Activity presents Miracle on 34th Street and Other Gifts Radio Activity presents
Submitted by James Venturini. Radio Activity presents vintage radio plays live on stage for the holidays. Join our actors in the 1940s “radio studio” as they perform shows designed to pique the imagination, live on microphone with live sound effects. The evening’s main event will be a late 1940s adaptation of the holiday classic Miracle […]
PCSD congratulates DPA Drye on Standing Ovation award
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Please join us in congratulating Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Josh Drye on his 2022 Standing Ovation award. DPA Drye is the attorney who provides legal advice for our Animal Control officers and works with them to build strong cases. He plays a critical role in helping us protect animals […]
Maintenance work brings daytime ramp closures in Tacoma Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Daytime travelers who use Interstate 5 ramps in Tacoma will want to plan for extra travel time. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close lanes and ramps to maintain drainage and storm water systems, and repair signs. Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Application to build 90 market rate units filed in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. A SEPA Environmental Review and Design Review application has been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. Application Name(s) and Number(s): Swan Grove Apartments (SEPA […]