Submitted by Bob Warfield. Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, as our first Chief. Home from Iraq, after returning to Army service to establish the National Police College in Baghdad, Larry honored Lakewood with tireless community service benefiting our Boys & Girls […]
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Across the Fence: Nix
It seems that, in order to stress an expression, we often use foreign terms for emphasis. Think of a word like voilà, which sounds so much more sophisticated than a mere “here you are” or, even worse, a triumphant “ta-dah!” The German term “nix” – same pronunciation as in English – is an even more […]
Leavitt Receives Multiple Appointments
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, is privileged to receive five appointments: one appointment is to the Dept. of Child, Youth and Families’ (DCYF) Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ); the second appointment is to DCYF’s Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC); the third is to the National […]
Improv returns to Lakewood Playhouse
Submitted by Lakewood Institute of Theatre at Lakewood Playhouse. PNW based long-form improv troupe, Boy Smooches, receives suggestion from the audience and invades a new planet of improvised imagination. This show will star improvisers Sal Frattallone and Bjorn Sorenson. The Tacoma Foundlings will open. Their team consists of Wyatt Nunn, Blair Lindberg, Timm Dowling, and […]
View Autographed Memorabilia and Learn About Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance, August 1 at Lakewood History Museum
On July 2, 1937 the famous aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared on a flight over the Pacific while attempting to fly around the world. Her disappearance, along with her navigator Fred Noonan, made world headlines. You can see autographed memorabilia plus learn new facts surrounding the mystery of her disappearance this coming Tuesday, August 1 at […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Technical Rescue Program
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) never knows what emergencies firefighters will be called to, so they have to be prepared for anything. Did you know 23 WPFR firefighters are trained as rescue technicians and at least two are on duty every day? These firefighters are specially trained on a variety of different skills, which […]
Public Hearing Notice: Interlaaken Estates Preliminary Plat
The City of Lakewood Development Services will be holding a public hearing for permit number 3755- Interlaaken Estates – Preliminary Plat. The project proposes subdividing a 2.43-acre lot located at 8002 112th Street SW (APN 0219102011) into eleven (11) single-family residential lots. The subject property is located within the Residential 3 (R3) zoning district. […]
Letter: A Breakwater Doesn’t Stop the Tears
The couple walking by were total strangers to me, so it was a bit awkward, and that’s how I began as I approached them. “This is a bit awkward,” I said, holding out my cell phone. “I was wondering if you would take my picture sitting up there on the rocks. See, normally my wife […]
Daytime road work scheduled in Lakewood July 25 and July 27
LAKEWOOD – Daytime travelers in Lakewood will notice Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews making repairs to roadway. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 South 84th Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close. Travelers will use alternate routes. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27 The right lane of southbound I-5 […]