City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council began its regular meeting Sept. 19, 2022 with two special recognitions. The first was a proclamation read by Councilmember Mike Brandstetter recognizing Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week. As noted in the proclamation: Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Jeff Brunzell
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Jeff Brunzell, a member of the district’s utility crew. Jeff has been with the district for 15 years and is still excited for the job when he comes into work every day. “You always come in and make a plan based on […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available […]
Tree fire in Lakewood
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. A large grass fire in the 8500 block of Idlewood Dr in Lakewood today spread to a 120’ tree and a nearby detached shed. Crews worked to quickly extinguish it and keep it from spreading further. Thankfully there were no injuries.
Shoplifting emphasis at Lakewood businesses
City of Lakewood announcement. Recently Lakewood Police conducted a series of shoplifting emphases to catch thieves in action and ultimately deter future shoplifting attempts. The most recent emphasis occurred during the week of Sept. 12-16, 2022. Twelve people were arrested and nearly $3,000 in merchandise recovered. Earlier this year police conducted two other shoplifting emphases […]
Pierce County Library Board to hold special meeting regarding Lakewood Library
Pierce County Library System press release. The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m. to discuss Lakewood Pierce County Library. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center 3005 112th St E, Tacoma. Optional virtual attendance is available via https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/about-us/board-trustees/board-agenda-packets/Default.htm. At the special board meeting, Library […]
Paper Shredding Event October 1
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County will be hosting a free paper shredding event on October 1 (10 am-1 pm or until the truck is full) at the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21 (5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA 98499). Attendees can shred up to 3 shopping bags of sensitive documents. Pierce County offers […]
Lakewood Requests Proposals for Hearing Examiner Services
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is requesting proposals for Hearing Examiner Services. In order to be considered, responses to the Request for Proposals must be filed by Friday, October 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Proposers are responsible for assuring delivery. Submittals shall be emailed to Briana Schumacher, City Clerk at BSchumacher@cityoflakewood.us. The City of […]
Letter: Stop the Lies. Superintendent Banner’s Discrimination Claims Are Valid
Submitted by Cheri Arkell. A citizen and political friend of Paul Wagemann told a big lie during the public comment time at the school board meeting on Monday, September 12th, 2022: “It is a well-known fact that Superintendent Banner filed a discrimination case based on false allegations against Director Wagemann …” This claim is a […]