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 […]
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Letter: Face to Face
Pink and blue, their petals like soft blankets wrapped snuggly about them, the flowers peered back in recognition. We’d chatted before. I think that’s why they do so well, why they show off, why they’re happy to see me. “Some people rise in the morning hoping a new day will bring peace after a perplexing […]
Letter: Two Must-Haves I Dare Not Leave Home Without
I admit that my life anymore is an open book, the pages tear stained. It’s a sad story, at least this current chapter. I must remember before leaving the house to be sure to have a handkerchief in my pocket. Someone will ask me how I am doing and that will be all it’ll take. […]
Lakewood City Manager July 21 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 21 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Building Codes Implementation Date Correction
The July edition of the Lakewood Economic Development Newsletter stated that building codes went into effect on July 1, 2023. This is incorrect. The State Building Code Council voted to delay the implementation of the 2021 Washington Building Codes under the emergency rule for 120 days starting on June 30, 2023. The 2021 ICC Building […]
Help us name our plaza on Motor Ave.
The City of Lakewood is looking to officially name its plaza located on Motor Avenue SW that fronts the historic Lakewood Theatre. The plaza was redeveloped in 2019 to create a community gathering space in the city’s downtown business district. Since its completion the city has hosted numerous events on the site, including its popular […]
Letter: Thank You Lakewood
Submitted by Don Anderson. As I approach the end of 16 years on the Lakewood City Council, including nine years as mayor, I just want to say thank you to the residents of Lakewood for giving me the opportunity to serve. Prominent in the “dadisms” that our four daughters repeatedly endured while growing up were, […]
In the Book Nook with … Denise Frisino
Author Denise Frisino has been spending most of her life in and around her native Seattle area. For over six decades she has been working as an actress, writer, director, producer, and teacher. Her first novel, “Whiskey Cove”, a murder mystery set during Prohibition in Washington’s San Juan Islands, was published in 2012; the story […]
National Night out is Aug. 1, 2023
National Night Out is just around the corner and we hope Lakewood residents will come together to celebrate Tuesday, Aug. 1. Those who want their neighborhood potluck, barbecue or ice cream social visited by law enforcement, first responders and city officials must register by Thursday, July 27. Fill out this online form to sign up. Already […]