For the last fourteen years, I’ve shared my home with 53 puppets, originally the property of Jeanne Charlton and the Lakewood Puppeteers. When my friend Jeanne, founder of the Lakewood Puppeteers, left this world in 2015, she took a lot of light and laughter with her. Jeanne was my first friend in Lakewood. The Army […]
Budget Development Update Number One: Overview of the Executive’s Proposed Budget
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Pierce County Council received an overview of the Executive’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget from Finance Director Gary Robinson. The budget includes 82 different funds, with the General Fund being the largest, accounting for 31% of total County spending. Much of the presentation focused on revenues and expenditures, including a discussion about […]
DuPont October 20 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council October 20 report by clicking here.
Clover Park School District Board of Directors to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Sale of Real Property to City of Lakewood
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors is considering the sale of approximately 3,046 square feet of the real property containing Custer Elementary School to the City of Lakewood (City) for right-of-way purposes. The property in question is located at 8102 Phillips Road Southwest (Pierce County Tax Parcel No. 0220346014). The City proposes […]
Keep Storm Drains Clean
It’s that time of year again: time to get out the rakes and brooms to make sure that the catch basins near your property remain clear of leaves, needles and storm debris to prevent large puddles and ponding on U.P. streets. The City’s Public Works crews will be out in force in sweeper trucks to […]
Lakewood Rotary Club Invites Community to Join the Fight Against Polio
Submitted by Lakewood Rotary Club. The Lakewood Rotary Club is extending a heartfelt invitation to the local community to join hands in the global battle against polio. Despite the encouraging fact that there are currently only nine active cases of polio in the world, the Lakewood Rotary Club wants to emphasize that the fight against […]
Symphony Tacoma Launches Search for New Executive Director
Tacoma, WA — After a five-year tenure as executive director of Symphony Tacoma, Karina Bharne has announced her resignation, effective December 31, 2023. Bharne will become executive director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in Florida. “I’ve been fortunate to work with a dedicated staff, board and an orchestra of immensely talented musicians,” said Bharne. “We’ve deepened […]
Classy Chassis to open temporary location on Custer Road in Lakewood
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis will open a temporary site on Custer Road to provide regular Express Interior services (with a wash), as well as Professional Detailing. The new site will be open in about two weeks. On September 19, Classy Chassis suffered an electrical fire at the Car Wash & Detailing Center located […]
Local Caregiver Jane Wamathai Recognized as All-Star Caregiver by the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County
Submitted by Right at Home. Jane Wamathai, a local caregiver with Right at Home of Pierce County, has achieved what her client’s wife calls a miracle. Through working for Right at Home, Jane has made an incredible impact on her client’s life, and because of this, she was recognized by the Health Care Providers Council […]