West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. At a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) presented local community member, Tyler Harrington, with a life saving award after his selfless actions during an incident in University Place. On Monday, January 16th, Mr. Harrington witnessed a vehicle collision at 67th Avenue and […]
Lakewood
Spring Community Cleanup is April 15-16, 2023
City of Lakewood announcement. The spring Lakewood Community Cleanup is Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16, 2023, at the Lakewood Transfer Station between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this service free to Lakewood residents. Proof of Lakewood residency is required for admittance. The Lakewood Transfer Station is […]
Love, Loss, & What I Wore coming to Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. Based on the book by Ilene BeckermanOpening on May 5, 2023 and closing on May 28, 2023 A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. Based on the bestselling […]
Letter: The Lesson of the Lily
“Grandma, watch me.” Her grandson had called her to his side to watch whatever it was he was doing. It didn’t matter what it was, he just wanted her there. “Are you still watching me Grandma?” She dares not allow her thoughts to drift, nor her eyes to close. Often, he would pause, look up […]
CPSD April Calendar Feature
Clover Park School District announcement. This year’s theme for the Clover Park School District calendar is “Imagine.” Students approach everything they do without limitations, knowing they can achieve any goal they have for their future. April is Month of the Military Child, which is an important time to celebrate CPSD’s military-connected students. For this month’s feature, […]
Chair Class Offered at Lakewood YMCA Ideal for Senior Citizens During Cold Weather
Submitted by Eric Warn. With the current cold weather you might want to consider joining the Lakewood YMCA, which offers a warm environment to offset the cold weather we are experiencing. Another reason to join is that when it comes to exercise for seniors, the YMCA’s chair class makes for a wonderful option in that […]
Bids: 2023 Roadway Patching Program
City of Lakewood announcement. Sealed bids will be received on-line through QuestCDN, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday April 20, 2023. Bids will be opened, read, and tabulated immediately following via Zoom video conference. Bids will not be accepted by the on-line bidding system after 2 p.m. Bids are to be accepted only in the format(s) accepted by QuestCDN. The bid […]
Pierce College announces selection of new Presidents
Pierce College announcement. After a nationwide search, Pierce College is pleased to announce the selection of two new Presidents for our Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup campuses. Dr. Matthew Campbell will become the President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom effective May 1, and Dr. Chio Flores will be the President of Pierce College Puyallup effective June […]
Achieving the Dream names Pierce College to the Community Vibrancy Cohort
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College is proud to announce that we are part of the inaugural Achieving the Dream Community Vibrancy Cohort. We are excited to join ATD in working to assess and address systemic inadequacies on our campus and in our community. Pierce College is one of 17 community colleges selected to join the […]