The Lakewood City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on April 21 (6 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Washington state unemployment rate holds steady in March at 4.4%
Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.4%. “The unemployment rate stayed steady, and the labor force also maintained relative stability in March. Slowing job growth took a slight turn this month,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security […]
Obituary Notices – April 19, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Frank Talmage “Tal” Edman; Linda C. B. Perez. Scott Funeral Home: Mother Ada Milligan.
Pedestrian signal project brings nighttime lane closures to SR 7 in Spanaway
SPANAWAY – Overnight travelers who use State Route 7 in Spanaway will want to plan extra time starting Monday, April 21. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes in both directions of the highway. Work will occur between 188th Street South and 155th Street South. Crews will start at 188th […]
Lakewood City Manager April 18 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 18 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 18 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s April 18 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood Planning Commission pushes back on tax incentive to replace trees and shops with apartments
Summary of the following post: The majority of Lakewood Planning Commissioners voted Wednesday, April 16, 2025 against including a stretch of Gravelly Lake Drive in a tax incentive to promote multifamily housing. Their recommendation will go to the City Council for a final decision. There will be more said, this time by the public, at […]
Governor, Legislature, and Representative Mari Leavitt Honor Curtis High School Volleyball and Water Polo Teams at the Capitol
On April 16, Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) welcomed the Curtis High School girls’ volleyball and boys’ water polo teams to the state Capitol to celebrate their outstanding seasons and recognize their dedication, teamwork, and success. Both teams were honored by the Legislature during floor action, following the adoption of resolutions celebrating their matching 2024 state titles. […]
Imagine Justice Project receives $2,000 grant from WaFd Bank
Submitted by WaFd Bank. TACOMA – The Imagine Justice Project recently received a $2,000 grant from the WaFd Bank charitable arm, which will be used to support the non-profit’s AmeriCorps team. Imagine Justice Project’s AmeriCorps team is a career pathway for individuals who share the identities and experiences of court-connected youth to serve as community […]