Submitted by Helen McGovern-Pilant; Andrew Neiditz; Charles Porche, Doug Richardson; Mike Zaro. This last year marked 15 years since the tragic and senseless loss of our four officers on November 29, 2009. The heartbreak of that day will be remembered forever, not only by the families of our four with their nine children left behind, […]
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Let’s Talk! – Corn Fields in All Directions
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. I grew up in a Southwestern German city-suburb with a decidedly rural vibe. The village of barely 6,000 inhabitants was surrounded by agricultural land. One of my classmates in […]
Lakeview Light & Power’s Be The Spark Scholarship Applications Are Open
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. Lakeview Light & Power is proud to announce that applications for the Be The Spark Scholarship are now open. This year, we are excited to offer three $3,000 scholarships to deserving students in our community. To apply, visit www.lakeviewlight.com/community/scholarships to print your application. Completed applications must be submitted to […]
Letter: Act by January 8, to let the Washington AG know that public records are important
Friends, today we widen our field of vision beyond Lakewood. We write today about open government in all of Washington. At the least, I hope this column educates you about work to keep government healthy and open. And perhaps some of you may write to the Attorney General by a deadline of Wednesday. Jan. 8, […]
Across the Fence: Katzenjammer
It’s quite astonishing what kind of Germanisms have made it into the English language – and what change of meaning they sometimes undergo in the process. Today’s term I want to dissect is Katzenjammer (pronounce: ‘cut-sen-yum-muh, i.e. cats wailing or cat lament). Now, if you have some awful sounds in mind, that pretty much nails […]
Sewer repair beginning early 2025 along Bridgeport Way West
Pierce County has identified a section of sewer pipe in urgent need of repair located within and near Bridgeport Way West between 75th Street West and 67th Avenue West in Lakewood and University Place. On Dec. 23, 2024, Executive Bruce Dammeier signed an emergency proclamation enabling the County to secure contractors and proceed with necessary […]
Canceled: Jan. 2 Civil Service Committee
The January 2, 2025 meeting of the City of Lakewood’s Civil Service Commission is canceled. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:30 am at Lakewood City Hall, American Lake Conference Room (600 Main St SW, Lakewood).
Letter: Together
Early morning will find us in a fog-bound pasture where droplets like diamonds cling as if frozen to berries and vines. Afternoons along a river we’ll sit and enjoy the quiet pastoral scene of water unhurriedly meandering past the old, gnarled tree. Life for us anymore is like where we most love to be, wandering […]
Lakewood City Manager December 27 Info Bulletin
The following recap was created by ChatGPT. See the original weekly bulletin at the City of Lakewood’s website. City Closures for New Year’s Community Highlights Shop with an Officer Upcoming Events MLK Welcome Walk Artist Reception Park Updates Wards Lake Park Closure American Lake Park Tenzler Log Relocation Road & Infrastructure Updates Local Arts & […]