“Dear George, remember no man is a failure who has friends.” We are delighted to welcome friends old and new to Lakewood Playhouse as we introduce our full cast for It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This fantastic ensemble will bring this beloved holiday classic to captivating life as a live radio broadcast as […]
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2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Lake Louise Elementary School
This week, we’re showing our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Lake Louise Elementary School with Dean of Students Linda Richardson and fifth grader Esther Ortiz Gomez. Richardson joined CPSD when she moved to Washington state from Colorado in 2022. She first worked at Tillicum before joining Lake Louise. “Everyone just welcomed me,” she said. […]
Public feedback sought on 2025-29 Consolidated Plan
The City of Lakewood is seeking public input on how it should invest both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) monies over the next five years to serve low- and moderate-income Lakewood residents. Your input is greatly appreciated. Take the short survey online.
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager November 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Let’s Talk! – A First Place Ribbon
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. Ribbons for winners seem to be a thing of the Anglo-Saxon world. At least, they never occurred at any time during my life in continental Europe. Also, I’m almost […]
CPSD Inside Schools October Story – Summer Construction Projects
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Crews worked over the summer preparing district facilities for the 2024-25 school year. Updates included new playgrounds, security cameras and bleachers to go along with maintenance and infrastructure updates at a variety of schools. Funding for all projects came from previous project savings, federal Impact Aid monies and construction assistance funds from the state […]
Lakewood Police Department receives Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes grant
The Lakewood Police Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by the Gesa Community Foundation through its Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award program. The department will use the money to create a dedicated space for peer support and a wellness/relaxation room. Some of the award will also be used to update […]
Pierce Transit Nov. 18 Board Meeting Agenda
Update: This post originally included the wrong date for the meeting. Nov. 18 is correct. The Pierce Transit Board will host a Special Meeting on Nov. 18 remotely at 3:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.