Submitted by Toby Roberts. In the month of February Lakewood YMCA staff, local businesses and members participate in a worldwide contest called “Rally for the Y”. Each year Y’s around the world create teams of riders who compete to raise money for their causes. The Lakewood Y, the current defending world champs, competes to ensure […]
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Lakewood receives application for 44 townhome-style rental units
Project applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. Following is a description of the applications and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed by contacting the Lead Planner assigned to the project or by visiting the online permit portal. APPLICATION NUMBER AND NAME: Kendrick […]
Let’s Talk! – What’s in a name?
This week’s dinner pondering is about a quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. It’ s claim is that naming is irrelevant, as “that which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet”. In linguistic terms this means that the signifier doesn’t determine the significant. Let me claim that this might […]
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund Loses a Friend
Submitted by Greg Rediske. 1970: Don Brink and Tom Sadler incorporated their accounting business in Lakewood called, unimaginatively but accurately, “Brink and Sadler”. (They were accountants after all, not prone to anything too flashy…..). I’m sure you have all driven by their business on 112th street, still going strong after 53+ years. On Wednesday, February […]
Across the Fence: Wirtschaftswunder
You probably have heard of this Germanism in the English language, describing the “economic miracle” that happened to Germany after World War II. The Wirtschaftswunder (pronounce: ‘veert-shafts-voon-dah) was the rapid reconstruction and development of the Western German (and Austrian) economy after complete devastation. The term was apparently coined by The Times in 1950. This song […]
Person of interest in Leslie Crossley homicide arrested
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Public Information Officer, Lakewood Police. Over the past several weeks, the Lakewood Major Crimes Detectives have continued to diligently work on this case involving the death of Leslie Crossley. Through this hard work information was gathered that led the detectives to a person of interest. On Tuesday, February 20 at […]
Letter: Violated Privacy
Have you ever had people enter your home on their own invitation? I’m not talking burglars. I’m talking about people who are “legally” entering your homes, walking around your private zones, such as your bedrooms, and basically see pretty much everything you own. Are you renting in the City of Lakewood, Washington? Then, it’s most […]
Hidden Heroes Week 3: Government & Administration
The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. Each week we are featuring Black or African American professionals in the community who are making a difference. Week three focuses on local leaders in government and administration. Patrick D. Smith, Chief of Police, Lakewood […]
Letter: He Sees, and Knows, and Cares
Just a pair of miniature Dutch shoes and some old books are among the remaining items left that will soon depart for their new home with her children. She was Dutch, loved tulips, and loved to have her husband read to her from those old books. There are memories there in those tear-stained ancient romance […]