The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, […]
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Advent Calendar December 5: Baking
One of the most rewarding activities during advent is baking cookies. First of all, it’s something also children can participate in – so, it’s a great family activity. Second, you get something homemade for days on end (if you pace yourself eating them). And third, your entire home simply starts smelling delicious – no air […]
Letter: A Bunny for Broken Hearts
Tired from sorting through boxes and otherwise trying to reorganize my life following the death of my wife of 50 years married, lost to cancer, just over eight months ago, as well as attempt to return our home to some semblance of order so as to host our first Christmas without her, I wearily headed […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Custer Elementary School
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. This week, we celebrated Custer Elementary School! Custer is located on Steilacoom Blvd. and sits right next […]
2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” with Danny Vernon
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The 2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” starring Danny Vernon and the DeVilles is a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season. The Lakewood Elks Ballroom is a beautiful upscale venue and this show is first class … you will not be disappointed! Reserve your tickets now by calling […]
Advent Calendar December 4: Barbara Branches
Nature has fallen asleep by now. But wait – one really nice Advent tradition is that of Barbara branches. St. Barbara’s Day is December 4, and my mother always bought some branches for a vase. Not just any branches but such as from cherry trees or apple trees. As a child, I found it kind […]
Six story, 76-unit multi-family development files permit applications with City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood Development Services has received a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (9542) and 9540 – Springbrook (Annex) Apartments Phase 2 – SEPA Checklist from Chad Lorentz (Urbal Architecture LLC) to construct a 6 story – 76 dwelling unit multifamily development within the Urban Stream Protection Environment designation. The proposed project is located at […]
Overnight I-5 lane closures in Nisqually and Lakewood planned the week of Dec. 4
NISQUALLY – Late night and early morning travelers who use Interstate 5 between Nisqually and Lakewood will see intermittent single and double lane closures next week. Contractors working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will close lanes over four nights to complete rail bridge inspections. The location and direction of the lane closures will change […]
Advent Calendar December 3: Advent Wreath
Have you ever wondered why advent traditionally is celebrated with a specific kind of wreath? Why with a wreath, at all? The circle as well as the evergreen boughs it is made of both symbolize eternal life; a wreath also is a reminder of a crown of thorns, of Christ’s endless love. As of here, […]