West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,809 calls for service in 2023, which is an average of 48 calls per day. Of these 9-1-1 responses: WPFR has six stations, strategically located throughout the fire district and are staffed for emergency response 24 hours per day. All firefighters are trained to a minimum of […]
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Letter: Questions and comments from a former school board director
Submitted by Paul Wagemann. My name is Paul Wagemann and I am a resident of Clover Park School District. I am writing because I care about our children and grandchildren. The performance of our students has steadily decreased over the years and while I served on this board the needle did not move in a […]
Across the Fence: Hosenrolle
How often have we laughed about the situations created on stage or in films when a woman is cross-dressing as a male and gets mistaken for one or makes the oddest mistakes BECAUSE she is a woman? Think, for example, of Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” in which Lady Rosalind dresses as a man […]
Lakewood’s Eric Warn earns 2023 Volunteer of the Year from Lakewood YMCA
Lakewood resident Eric Warn recently received one of the highest awards the Lakewood YMCA can bestow – 2023 Volunteer of the Year for his efforts over the past three years to help seniors combat loneliness through exercise. In 2019 Warn was named the Y’s Member of the Year.
15th Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball-Application to Receive Funds
Submitted by Baron Coleman. For the past 15 years the Lakes High School Skills USA Club, in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Clover Park, has been proud to host the Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball game/Silent Auction.We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting recommendations and applications for deserving recipients to receive […]
Lakewood crews are prepared for snow
The forecast is ever-changing, but if it snows the City of Lakewood is ready. The latest information from the National Weather Service in Seattle cites the possibility of small accumulations of snow Thursday into Friday. With the potential for cold temperatures into the weekend. If it snows, our snowplows are ready to hit the road. […]
Seussical Kids Production Experience
“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Seussical the Musical! This 9-week experience will focus on each stage of the production process from audition through to performance, culminating in a showcase […]
In the Book Nook with … Janet McGiffin
Author Janet McGiffin lives in Tacoma, WA, just down the hill from her son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, after living some time in Lakewood, WA, Greece, and New York City. She used to work for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health Department, was a press officer for the Washington State Senate in Olympia, and worked in […]
Lakeview Light & Power Electric Vehicle Workshop- $10 Bill Credit to Attend
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power is piloting a new program of “Community Empowered” workshops in which customers and members can learn about various topics that effect public power and personal electricity consumption. The very first Community Empowered Electric Vehicle Workshop will be hosted at the Lakeview Light & Power office in the […]