The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for our region through Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. With the wind and the heavy rain falling, local utility companies are warning of the potential for power outages. The heaviest winds are expected to hit overnight Tuesday to Wednesday. The winds will pick up around 8 p.m. coming […]
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Lakewood’s Clover Park Rotary prepares a very Merry Christmas for local kids
This week, Clover Park Rotary (Lakewood) conducted a shopping and gift-wrapping event to prepare Christmas for kids in the Clover Park School District that may not otherwise have a joyous one. Under the direction of their committee chair Joyce Oubre’, 15 to 20 club members shopped along with West Pierce Firefighters to fill the needs […]
Lochburn Middle School: Academic Collapse Complete in 2024
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Each week as a public service Lakewood CARES will be providing an academic-based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This […]
It’s a Wonderful Life, A Beloved Christmas Holiday Staple at Lakewood Playhouse
Peg and I saw the last dress rehearsal of It’s a Wonderful Life – a live radio play on Thursday evening, the night before the official opening. The last dress rehearsal is a chance to shake the fear out of the actors, the director, and all the stage hands. The premise of this production is […]
November Alarm Summary
In November 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,468 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid, where more than half resulted in transport to local hospitals. The post November Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Letter: When What Is Sought Is Found
“How did the wise men know what star to follow and when to stop?” The five-year-old’s question of her grandfather came out of nowhere as they walked along, hand-in-hand. The morning air was crispy cold, a light dusting of snow lay like clusters of millions of stars in the shadows not yet touched by the […]
Fort Steilacoom Park H-barn Renovation A&E Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The City of Lakewood (City) is seeking Request for Qualifications for qualified parties to provide professional architecture and engineering (A&E) services to support the renovation of a 120-year-old barn into a commercial multi-use event space. Click here to view the full RFQ. All proposals must be submitted to City Clerk Briana Schumacher via email at: bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us by the deadline […]
Dr. Allen recognized for 20 years as a Lion
Submitted by Eric Warn. Dr. Bob Allen, left, receives recognition by the Lakewood First Lions Club for 20 years of being a member. Presenting the award is Robert Johnson, associate club member and first vice district governor.
Lakewood City Manager December 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) December 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.