Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 21 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Help us name our plaza on Motor Ave.
The City of Lakewood is looking to officially name its plaza located on Motor Avenue SW that fronts the historic Lakewood Theatre. The plaza was redeveloped in 2019 to create a community gathering space in the city’s downtown business district. Since its completion the city has hosted numerous events on the site, including its popular […]
Letter: Thank You Lakewood
Submitted by Don Anderson. As I approach the end of 16 years on the Lakewood City Council, including nine years as mayor, I just want to say thank you to the residents of Lakewood for giving me the opportunity to serve. Prominent in the “dadisms” that our four daughters repeatedly endured while growing up were, […]
In the Book Nook with … Denise Frisino
Author Denise Frisino has been spending most of her life in and around her native Seattle area. For over six decades she has been working as an actress, writer, director, producer, and teacher. Her first novel, “Whiskey Cove”, a murder mystery set during Prohibition in Washington’s San Juan Islands, was published in 2012; the story […]
Pizza Napoletana – Pizza on Wheels Review
About ten years ago Peg and I booked a room in downtown Seattle. We had heard about the resident restaurant with New Orleans French-style cooking. On a Friday evening the place was already packed. We took seats at the counter where a busy cook was preparing pizza with fresh dough and veggies, meats and cheese. […]
The Lakewood City Council July 24, 2023 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 24, 2023 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Take the SequaliShoot Challenge and give us your best shot
Submitted by Kate Lynch and DuPont Parks & Recreation. This is Roxie, who won first place in 2022 and second place in 2019 in SequaliShoot – a 24-hour photography challenge celebrating DuPont’s trails and parks. Okay, her humans helped win the awards, especially photographer Randy Hoberecht. And then there this BIG lizard – a northern […]
Groundbreaking for 256-Unit Affordable Workforce Housing Community in Spanaway
Elected officials, housing and service providers, and community members joined together on 19 July 2023 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Copper Way multifamily housing community in Spanaway. The Copper Way project, the first recipient of Pierce County’s new affordable housing fund, marks a significant step forward in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the […]
National Night out is Aug. 1, 2023
National Night Out is just around the corner and we hope Lakewood residents will come together to celebrate Tuesday, Aug. 1. Those who want their neighborhood potluck, barbecue or ice cream social visited by law enforcement, first responders and city officials must register by Thursday, July 27. Fill out this online form to sign up. Already […]