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 […]
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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 […]
Lakewood’s Northwest Properties sold
Submitted by Pat Price. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – After 62 years being in Lakewood, Northwest Properties, a family-owned business, has sold. Pat and Bill Price announced that they sold their property management accounts and their building. It is the only remaining Lakewood real estate company from a list of real estate companies, detailed on a directory printed in […]
Registration is Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Registration is now open for Safe Sitter babysitting classes, instructed by West Pierce Fire & Rescue personnel. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering three Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age […]
Lakewood United General Meeting: New Fire Codes and New Fireworks Laws
Lakewood United announcement. Lakewood United will hold a General Meeting on Thursday, June 2nd at Bur’s Restaurant. Doors open at 7:00 AM and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Guest Speakers: Fire Chief Jim Sharp and Assistant Chief Scott Adams from West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPFR). Topics: We will receive an update […]
The Lakewood City Council May 31 Meeting Agendas
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on May 31 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. Immediately following the Special Meeting the Council will hold a Retreat. Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood to Host “Tree Tour” on Friday, June 3
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood will host a “tree tour” on Friday, June 3 with the Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Department of Fish & Wildlife. The tour will introduce participants to Lakewood’s lovely mix of firs, blossoms, oaks, and other trees. The tour will also discuss tree maintenance and the state […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. The fire service has more than its fair share of challenges. From traumatic calls, seeing people in pain and suffering, risking firefighters’ own health for others whom they have never met, having an ever-changing schedule with lack of sleep, and solving problems in an instant – it is a […]
CPSD Promising Future: Vera Simpson
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Four Heroes Elementary School fifth grader Vera Simpson. Vera is well known at Four Heroes as class secretary, for which she is very proud. “In my class we have little jobs. I’m the secretary, so I like answering the phone […]