On the higher slopes of the mountain, just below the timberline but in an alpine meadow that stretched forever, we sat in awestruck silence, the air hot and still, the white blossoms of the wildflower beargrass like signposts, pointing to mountain peaks on the far distant horizon. We had climbed here, through no little difficulty, […]
Lakewood
Transforming Fort Steilacoom Park
Mayor Jason Whalen, Deputy Mayor Mary Moss and members of the Lakewood City Council were joined this week at Fort Steilacoom Park for a groundbreaking ceremony. Peirce College Chancellor Dr. Julie White, Puyallup campus President Dr. Chio Flores, Athletic Director Duncan Stevenson and state Rep. Mari Leavitt were all there. Golden shovels in hand, the […]
The Big Thank You
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Over the years from 2007, Lakewood has recognized outstanding people and service clubs for extraordinary contributions to community, most recently through the Larry Saunders Service Award, which provides a small grant to benefit a Lakewood organization. In a larger sense, we are calling attention to the greater sum of gifted endeavor […]
Steilacoom Boulevard road impacts
Drivers are encouraged to avoid Steilacoom Boulevard from Weller Road to 88th Street SW on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The road will be closed in both directions to remove overhead electrical lines crossing Steilacoom Boulevard at Phillips Road. Crews will require a 10-minute stop of all traffic in the intersection in order to safely drop the lines. […]
The Lakewood City Council July 3 Meeting Agenda
JULY 31, 2023 UPDATE: This information was posted in error by The Suburban Times. There is no Lakewood City Council meeting on July 31 as it is the 5th Monday of the month. The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager July 28 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 28 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
In the Book Nook with … Linda Jordan
Author Linda Jordan lives in Tulalip, Washington, and writes for a living. She started writing in her late 20s and had her first novel published in 2011. Linda belongs to the Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. “Most other groups I avoid because I’m introverting.” When Linda isn’t writing, she likes gardening and what she […]
Letter: An Ocean Without Water
The sign read, “Ocean Beach Access” but below that “No Water.” I smiled as I passed this sign on my recent trip to the coast. The message was a reminder of a happier time, now however marked by sadness. The last time I was here I was accompanied by my wife, celebrating our anniversary, then […]
New volunteer orientation at Tacoma Habitat
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. We are excited to welcome new volunteers (ages 16+) to a virtual orientation on Monday, August 7 at 6:00 PM. Following the orientation and a successful background check, you’ll have access to our online scheduling system and you’ll be able to sign up for shifts. We are especially in need of […]