Submitted by Phil Raschke. 110 years ago the majestic passenger ship “Titanic” sank on its maiden voyage from Southhampton, England toNew York City after striking an iceberg. Over 1500 people died in the tragedy including some of the richest in the world when the ship eventually slid 12,000 feet beneath the icy ocean. Today, the “Titanic” sinking still […]
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200+ Volunteers Pitched In for Parks Appreciation Day in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. Saturday was Parks Appreciation Day, an annual tradition in Pierce County. Each spring, local cities celebrate by organizing volunteer events at local parks. Scores of volunteers showed up Saturday in Lakewood to beautify their parks. They spread mulch, picked up trash, covered graffiti, painted, and more. As summer approaches, thousands will […]
Clover Park High School Class of 1960 Reunion Luncheon
Submitted by Judy Longstreth. A time to celebrate together the Clover Park High School Class of 1960’s 80th birthday year on August 14, 2022 (12-3 pm). Come and enjoy a beautiful afternoon with your “old” friends from days at Clover Park High School. Get your reservation in by calling (253) 988-8527 before August 1. Reunion […]
Year 1940: Official Opening Tacoma Narrows Bridge & McChord Field
Submitted by Tom J. Marsh. I appreciated the Suburban Times story “TPL’s Northwest Room introduces new database of local history collections: Northwest Online Records and Collections Access.” I took a look at the NW Room data and found many things including this … Official Opening – TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE and McCHORD FIELD – June 30-July […]
WNBA’s Alex Montgomery, tribute to Deputy Dom Calata’s Family at 13th Annual Cops vs Teachers Basketball Game
The 13th Annual Cops versus Teachers Charity Basketball game returns Friday, April 29 to the Lakes High School Gymnasium (10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood WA 98498). Everyone is invited and families are encouraged to attend this great family fun evening. The game will be a donation-only event. No one will be turned away. Proceeds from […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on April 25
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW […]
Lakewood Road Construction Continues on Schedule
City of Lakewood announcement. Phase 1 (Gravelly Lake Drive and Washington/Interlaaken) Communication companies have been diligently moving their lines off the poles at the four intersections within the project limits. They are approximately half way through the relocations that are needed and have completed the relocations necessary to keep the contractor on schedule at the […]
CPSD Promising Future: Tele’A “TJ” Tua
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Hudtloff Middle School sixth grader Tele’A “TJ” Tua. TJ has nearly completed his first year at Hudtloff and loves the community he joined this year. “I love watching over the school, saying ‘hi’ to everybody in the morning and checking […]
The Lakewood City Council April 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.