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King 5: Lakewood man fights decision to condemn, demolish home for parking lot
“LAKEWOOD, Wash. — A Lakewood man is fighting to keep his home after the city ordered it to be condemned and demolished to make way for a parking lot that’s part of a plan to improve access to Lake Steilacoom. “When Ebrahim Mirjalili first bought his home in 2009, he said he couldn’t move in immediately. […]
Riding my Sears J. C. Higgins bicycle – bought in 1963 at Sears & Roebuck in Lakewood on South Tacoma Way – into the sunset
Story and photos by Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966. I rode my Sears J. C. Higgins bicycle — bought in 1963 from the Sears catalogue and paid for and picked it up at Sears & Roebuck in Lakewood at 8720 South Tacoma Way at the “U.S. 99 at Lakewood cutoff” – off into […]
What Happened to the Little Free Pantry on Boston Avenue in Springbrook?
The Little Free Pantry on Boston Avenue in Springbrook was removed because the stewards, Dawn Carroll and Jan Deney, are moving. The Lakewood Rotary expressed gratitude for their community support and announced that the remaining pantries in Springbrook are located at the Community Garden at Springbrook Park. Those interested in becoming a host and steward […]
Across the Fence: Loanword
What a fun word today, taken from the German language and adapted/translated into English – because “loanword” is the equivalent of the German “Lehnwort” (pronounce: ‘lane-vort). Which linguistically makes it a calque, NOT a loanword! Because a calque is the literal translation of a word from another language. Hah, I know this will be a […]
Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo – Application deadline extended to March 31
The deadline to apply for the Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo has been extended to March 31. Interested candidates must apply online to be scheduled for an interview during the event. The interviewing event is happening April 3 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Job opportunities vary in schedule, location and […]
The Red Coat, Selling Yourself a Surprise Effort
I hadn’t visited home in years, but I always enjoyed driving over the pass and looking at the open fields along the way. My buddy Rich had found an ideal sales job for me, and any money seemed like a good deal. I was nearly at Snoqualmie Pass when my engine over-heated. Luckily I had […]
Letter: Taking Time to Be
There’s a memorial pool near my wife’s gravesite. A meandering stream of water finds its way over moss covered rocks and drops into the pool causing tremulous reflections on the surface. As a modernist painter might sweep with purposefully erratic and bold strokes of his brush, the vibrancy of daffodils and trees become abstract splashes […]
March Session Recap
Office of Senator T’wina Nobles announcement. The 2024 legislative session officially ended earlier this month! I’m elated to share our progress with you and want to thank everyone who engaged in the legislative process — our work was made better because of YOU. Scroll down for a recap of what we accomplished in 2024, details for our […]
City of Lakewood Public Briefing on Tax Increment Finance Area
Notice is hereby given that a public briefing will be held by the City of Lakewood on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to review a proposed Tax Increment Finance area within the City of Lakewood. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. If you would like to provide virtual Public Comment during the meeting, […]
Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo happening April 3
Pierce County Parks is hosting a Summer Hiring Expo aimed at filling temporary positions within the department. The Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Interested candidates must apply online by March 27th to be scheduled for an […]