This week crews will be pave, install curb and gutter, sidewalks and ADA ramps on S. 3rd Street and MLK Jr. Way and plan to open this intersection on Friday, April 9. Drivers will not be able to turn left at the S. 3rd St. and MLK Jr. Way intersection until the intersection opens. To […]
CPTC Medical Histology Students Make a Difference in Farrells Marsh Park
Usually, the 12 students currently enrolled in Clover Park Technical College’s Medical Histology Technician program would be busy studying diseased tissue and slicing and staining sections of abnormal or pathological human tissues for microscopic examination. However, the students in this 1-year program recently chose to work together on a completely different activity as a public […]
Letter: American Lake – A Lakewood Jewel
Submitted by KM Hills. There is no doubt that American Lake is a real jewel when it comes to recreation in Lakewood. In past submissions I have shared that I grew up working as a life guard at North American Lake Park and that I still like to both open water swim and paddle on […]
Pierce County Council moves forward with independent investigation
At its April 6 regular meeting Council took the next steps in the process of hiring an independent investigator to review the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a contract for investigative services with Seattle law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Brian Moran, former U.S. […]
25th Anniversary Art Contest Winners Announced
The theme of the 25th Anniversary of the City of Lakewood is “commUNITY”. After a year of social distancing, togetherness feels more important than ever. Submissions included art of all mediums from artists of all ages. Each piece in the collection is a testament to the spirit of togetherness, and a reminder that we all […]
Tacoma Public Library and newly reinstated TTPL Foundation join forces for Library Giving Day on April 7
TACOMA, WASH.— On Wednesday, April 7, Tacoma Public Library (TPL) and the Tacoma Public Library Foundation will unite to raise funds for Library Giving Day, a one-day, national, online giving campaign that encourages community members to support their local libraries. “This year, we are asking our community to help us upgrade the library’s Digital Media […]
Clover Park Kids CAN!: Cole Henslee
When the Lakes High School band is playing, it can be hard to find Cole Henslee among the ensemble. This is because you never know where he might be. He may be in the back beating on drums with the percussionists, tucked in with the wind instruments playing clarinet or blending in with the brass […]
Spring Public Safety Academy Starts April 14
Want to know more about how your local police department has been trained to de-escalate difficult situations? Or how the UPPD partners with MultiCare to deal with calls that involve people with mental health issues? What about the pros and cons of police body cameras? What are some of the latest constitutional issues involving law […]
Kilmer Applauds Interior’s $1.6 Billion Investment to Improve Infrastructure on Public Lands and Tribal Schools
Tacoma, WA – On April 2, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer applauded the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement that it will invest $1.6 billion in 2021 to address critical deferred maintenance projects and improve transportation and recreation infrastructure in national parks, national wildlife refuges and recreation areas, and at Bureau of Indian Education schools. The funding was […]