Thomas Dixon first came to Tacoma while serving as an airman at McChord Air Force Base. He became the first director of the Hilltop Multi-Service Center in 1996 before taking a role as the inaugural executive director of Tacoma’s new affiliate National Urban League. Thomas served in this position for 34 years, working diligently for […]
Lakewood
Nine Firefighters Presented with Letters of Commendation
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. After a major incident, it is common for firefighters to come together and debrief. This includes lessons learned, strategies and tactics used, and in today’s case, letters of commendation for their efforts resulting in saving a woman’s life. On January 5th, crews responded to a house fire and rescued a […]
Open Doors Awards 47 Diplomas at Winter Ceremony
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District’s (CPSD) Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program awarded 47 diplomas at its winter Awarding of Diplomas Ceremony on Jan. 21. Open Doors has awarded 363 total diplomas since the program opened during the 2015-16 school year. Open Doors is a program for youth, ages […]
Letter: Ainsworth, Boatman house
Submitted by Anthony Caprara Jr. I still am part owner of our house at 5833 112th. St. I and my sister played with Lucy and Alex Formwalt who lived in this house. The hidden room upstairs and the root cellar out back. They had a barn which they had 3 horses that romped in the […]
Hidden Hero: Awjaney Markholt
Awjahney Markholt is a senior at Lakes High School, participating in running start at Pierce College and a Lakewood native. She is a natural leader, and her passion for leadership comes alive in the Lakes community where she participates in leadership class and promotes excellence in diversity as a member of the school’s Black Student […]
Gravelly Lake roundabouts taking shape
City of Lakewood announcement. The Gravelly Lake Drive and Veterans Drive roundabout is taking shape. The contractor will complete the final two concrete pavement pours in the roundabout early this week. Following that, the contractor will finish the remaining sidewalk and curb sections. The contractor is scheduled to pave the base lift (top lift of […]
Wrinkle Ranchin’, Adult Life; “There She Lay”
Deaf in her left ear, she sleeps on her right side. Understandable. Her life has morphed from what it once was, into something new. Better or worse is up for grabs. There’s somethin’ about the way her mouth is, as she lay there. Somethin’ akin to a smile or a silent happy. It’s good to […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Jan. 24
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting/workshop on Monday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood) or […]
The Lakewood City Council Jan. 24 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Jan. 24 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.