It was very, very early morning, the inky blackness of the sky above seamlessly meshing with the just as black water below. I knew they were out there. I could hear them. Somewhere. Only as I moved silently along did I occasionally catch a glimpse of them, their shadowy figures briefly revealed by the faint […]
Lakewood
Letter: Lakewood Towne Center and Why it Should Not Happen
Submitted by Eric & Jen Chandler. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN…..We are still against this proposal for the same reasons in our original letter…TRAFFIC ! And, even though Alliance has made an attempt to waylay our concerns about this critical aspect of this project, there is still much to be considered and answered. What follows […]
Partners for Parks Harvest Hoedown at the H-Barn Raises $54,000 for H-Barn Restoration Project
Submitted by Shelley Dahle. Lakewood – October 1, 2024 – Partners for Parks is thrilled to announce the success of their recent Harvest Hoedown event, which raised an impressive $54,000 to support the restoration of the historic H-Barn at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA. This lively gathering marks the official launch of the public […]
Across the Fence: Nostalgia in Wood
It gets quieter on Puget Sound these days. With Labor Day a month behind us and crabbing season long over, most boaters have started wintering their vessels. Sometimes, on a windy day, you might glimpse one or another sailboat between the islands or a motorboat speed up the Narrows. Now is the time to contemplate […]
Letter: “Fly Away!”
She could hear the roar of the crowd as fans and foes alike stand to their feet, so many fans gleefully hopeful with hands and arms stretched toward the heavens; just as many fans grimacing in dismay with hands clasped below their chins, all eyes gawking at the baseball arcing higher and higher toward the […]
Calling all Golfers. Join the Lakewood Elks for “The Brink” 4 Player Scramble
Submitted by The Lakewood Elks Lodge. Calling all golfers, join us in honoring our dear friend Mark Hurdelbrink. Saturday, October 26,2024Start Time: 12:30 Shotgun 4 Player Scramble at The Oakbrook Golf Club. 8102 Zircon Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498Then, Celebration and Complimentary Dinner to follow at The Lakewood Elks Lodge 6313 75th St. W Lakewood, […]
September Alarm Summary
In September 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,492 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 79% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Have dogs, will travel
Last week members of Clover Park Rotary had the privilege of serving a hot dog dinner at the schools open house to mark the beginning of the school year. Not only did it mark the beginning of the year, but also the inauguration of Principal Jason Hill as the Principal of Tillicum Elementary. Mr. Hill […]
Apple Picking Time in Lakewood?
Saturday afternoon in Lakewood, members and friends of the Transportation Club of Tacoma joined together to box up free apples for the hungry. EFN, the Emergency Food Network, is a program the Transportation Club has been assisting for years. The apples were harvested and delivered. Members of the club checked each apple to make sure […]