A few years ago I rode my Harley Davidson motorcycle to Sturgis, South Dakota to attend the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally. While wandering around downtown Sturgis, I noticed a single family house just off the main street with a giant red and white banner marking the location as the Official Sturgis Hells Angels Clubhouse.
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Westside Story – IDIOTS
While I may be a nobody, under the protective umbrella of the First Amendment to our US Constitution, I have the inalienable right to give new names to stuff. This right is affectionately known as Freedom of Speech. A couple of paragraphs from now, I am going to exercise my First Amendment right.
Westside Story – $15,000,000
On January 15, 2018, The Suburban Times shared an article published by the Tacoma News Tribune titled, TNT: Judge upholds verdict against Lakewood in shooting of unarmed man. The court ruling has to do with a May 23, 2013, officer-involved shooting (OIS) incident in Fife, Washington and the Pierce County Metro SWAT Team led by […]
Westside Story – WOT WOT WOT
Have you noticed the acronym, WOT, is often attached to my articles in the public comment section? Several thoughtful and intelligent readers asked, “What is the true meaning of WOT?”
Westside Story – Charlie Albright is Piano Hero
On November 17, 2017, The Suburban Times published an article written by Andrew Buelow, Executive Director of Symphony Tacoma, titled,Symphony Tacoma guest pianist cancels due to illness; Centralia native Charlie Albright steps in at the 11th hour.If you have time, check out Mr. Buelow’s article.
Westside Story – Old & New Amtrak Routes
I usually am not at a loss for words. Today is an exception. Because I have no words to add to our first Amtrak 501 train derailment, I am only going to fill the visual gap.
Westside Story – Mayor Anderson’s Powerful Words
On December 19, 2017, The Suburban Times published an article titled, Lakewood responds to media inquiries following Amtrak train 501 derailment in DuPont. Listen to Mayor Anderson’s powerful words by clicking this link.
Westside Story – Arctic or Bust
Everyone has to live someplace. Most of us think our home is the best place. For a majority of The Suburban Times readers, that means Lakewood, Dupont, University Place, or Steilacoom is the place to be, but how can one be sure they are living in the best location on earth? There is a proven […]
Westside Story – The Ox-Bow Incident
On December 23, 2017, Mr. David Anderson wrote a letter to The Suburban Times titled, Letter, Amtrak should go back where it came from. You will not get any argument from me regarding what an unnecessary tragedy the Amtrak Train 501 death and injury-producing derailment turned out to be for the train’s passenger / victims […]