Phil Raschke news story. The Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum and the Lakewood History Museum are delighted to announce the release of the new book “Buffalo Soldiers and Band Music” written by Susan Hintz of Lolo, MT. The book is a detailed history of the 25th Infantry Band at Fort Missoula, Montana from 1888 to 1898. During […]
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Lakewood Water District Commissioners honor the 28th & 29th District Representatives
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The Lakewood Water District Commissioners honored the 28th & 29th District Representatives during the May 19, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting for their dedication in securing $5.56M for the Scotts Well GAC System. This funding allowed the District to build the GAC (Granulated Activated Carbon) system to remove PFAS. “Thank […]
Row, row, row a paddleboard
City of Lakewood social media post. Row, row, row a paddleboard or kayak around American Lake with us this Saturday. Enjoy fun aquatic activities for all ages at this fun and free event at Harry Todd Park. Learn more at https://cityoflakewood.us/paddle-row/
2022 Mike McGowan Educational Incentive Award Recipients Announced
Submitted by Rotary Club of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, WASH—Rotary Club of Lakewood recently bestowed Mike McGowan Educational Incentive Awards to 10 graduating high school seniors from Harrison Preparatory, Clover Park, Lakes and Steilacoom high schools. Recipients: Clover Park High SchoolNevaeh Canley Harrison Preparatory SchoolKarole-Anne AlvisoShailyn SchaeferPhoenix Schumacher-TuckerJohn Simpson Lakes High SchoolCannon CombsKevyn GordonHaley Rusbuldt Steilacoom High […]
JBLM-North Phase I (Gravelly and east end of Washington) Update
City of Lakewood announcement. Paving of the roadway has been completed in all locations north (west) of Nyanza. Paving previously scheduled for tonight (June 2) and into tomorrow morning (June 3) has been postponed due to anticipated weather. The remaining paving of Gravelly between Nyanza and Pacific Highway and along Nyanza just northeast of Gravelly […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Mariana Bejar
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lakeview Hope Academy assistant secretary Mariana Bejar. Mariana worked as an interpreter for the district for many years and began her time with Lakeview six years ago as a family involvement coordinator while continuing to interpret for events such as Coffee with […]
Local students named to Union University President’s and Dean’s lists
JACKSON, Tenn. – More than 700 students have been named to the Union University President’s List (310) and Dean’s List (403) for the spring 2022 semester. Angela Le, University Place, President’s List David Edgren, Lakewood, Dean’s List Sarah Edgren, Lakewood, Dean’s List The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average […]
Technical Rescue Class Hosted for New Firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Last week, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted a Rescue Systems 1 class for its newest firefighters. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters were able to learn from members of WPFR’s Technical Rescue team, who are subject matter experts. When it comes to trainings like this, learning […]
Letter: Thank you and Godspeed Mom
Dear Mom, May 17, 2022, is a day I won’t soon forget. After two-and-a-half hours, I left your bedside for the ride of a lifetime aboard the B-29 “Doc.” Strapped into one of six gunner seats as the engines started up, the message I expected arrived. “Ben, I don’t know if you’re up in the […]