West Pierce Fire & Rescue 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, WPFR is […]
Lakewood
June 2023 Clover Park School District Board Review
The district honored its 30 retirees at its annual Retirement Reception before the school board meeting on Monday, June 12. Superintendent Ron Banner and School Board Vice President Carole Jacobs were part of the ceremony to celebrate each retiree in attendance. June 12 Regular Meeting During its June 12 board meeting, the school board heard a […]
The Lakewood City Council July 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 10 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sound Transit to run additional service for All-Star week, with all service fare free July 10 and 11
Sound Transit is preparing to welcome the influx of visitors during All-Star week by running additional service on Link light rail as well as special Sounder game trains, with service on Link, Sounder and ST Express buses fare free on July 10 and 11. In addition, passengers taking transit during All-Star week can find all […]
Lakewood City Manager July 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Letter: Morning by Morning
“Morning by morning” – even mourning by mourning – “new mercies I see.” A rose from the neighbor’s yard that has found its way through the opening in the picket fence in your yard to greet you as you sit alone in the early morning on the pillowed porch rocker where the two of you […]
In the Book Nook with … Gene Hill
Author Gene Hill lives with his wife, Sandy, in Kitsap County, Washington State. He used to define and design new computer chips for the Intel Corporation; PC Magazine honored him as Unsung Hero and Person of the Year for two of his designs. In retirement, Gene and Sandy founded and run a non-profit educating on […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Budget July 10
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 10, at 6 p.m. Before the meeting, the board will host a public hearing on the 2023-24 school year budget at 5 p.m. The meeting and hearing will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and […]
Letter: “No Events”
My oldest daughter and I sat in church yesterday wiping away tears. The passage of scripture the pastor was preaching from, in his series through I Thessalonians, contained words to the effect, ‘I want you to know how it is with loved ones who’ve died so that your sorrow is not without hope.’ I don’t […]