Submitted by Centerforce. Lakewood, WA — Don your spookiest or most fun Halloween costume and support a great cause at the same time as Centerforce hosts All Hallows Eve: A Just Like You mixer and auction on Friday, Oct. 27. Wine and beer will be available, along with some hors d’oeuvres, while you browse the […]
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Lakewold Gardens Fall Programs & Events
All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of ShadowsFridays – Sundays October 20 – 29, 6-9pmTickets: $20 General | $16 Students, Seniors and Military | $10 for youth ages 5-17 (5 and under free) Celebrate the Halloween season at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages. Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for […]
Letter: I Needed This
The salmon were running. My brother had caught a 25 lb king salmon – his largest salmon ever – not a month before. But when he called to invite me to join him on his boat, it was less about catching fish than catching up. He’d been to my wife’s graveside. And he came to […]
Fiesta de la Familia is almost here
Last year our Fiesta de la Familia was such a hit we decided we needed more room to spread out all the fun. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This celebration of Hispanic culture is focused on family and bringing generations together. There will be free activities for […]
Prepare in a Year: September
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Letter: Regrowth after Ft. Steilacoom Park Fire
Just over two weeks ago Ft Steilacoom Park not only caught fire, but also the attention of Lakewood City residenets. After walking through and exploring, the fire damaged area, I am impressed the fire did not spread more than pictured. Looking across the lake the burned area does not look that large. I read the […]
Lakewood seeks roadway, utility improvements along Hipkins Road
Project Description: The project proposes roadway and utility improvements along Hipkins Road between 104th Street and Steilacoom Boulevard. Improvements include replacing the existing 12-foot water mains and eight-foot storm drainage crossings. The proposal also includes the addition of curbs, sidewalks, asphalt overlay along Hipkins Road, and a roundabout at the intersection of Hipkins Road and North […]
Pierce County Fire Departments Collaborate Training Efforts
For the past year, five Pierce County fire departments have collaborated to create the Pierce County Fire Training Consortium (PCFTC) to improve and elevate training opportunities for firefighters. In the summer of 2022, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, East Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue, Orting Valley Fire & Rescue and West Pierce […]
My Legacy: Pierce College student looks forward to taking next step toward his dream career
For Samuel Pena-Rojas, Pierce College is a family affair. Pena-Rojas decided to enroll at Pierce College after both of his aunts attended – one to complete her GED, the other to earn a two-year degree. The son of undocumented immigrants, Pena-Rojas said that family legacy is something he is striving for. “I don’t see myself […]