A funny thing happened on the way to incentivizing developers to put housing instead of businesses along Gravelly Lake Drive. Now the rest of the city is under consideration as well! You may recall that earlier this year, the City Council told the planning commission to re-examine the idea of incentivizing housing along Gravelly Lake […]
Lakewood
Let’s Talk! – Thin Ice
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. One of my first memories is standing on a frozen pond as a toddler. The next moment, a tall boy on skates ran me over, never turning back. It […]
Latest Edition of ‘The Monitor’ Now Available
The latest edition of West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s community newsletter, The Monitor, is being delivered to mailboxes throughout Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. This edition includes information about programs, community services, upcoming events. To read the full online version of The Monitor, please click here.
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Oct. 14
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Lakewood seeks bids for South Tacoma Way overlay
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lakewood at the office of the City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-5027, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 30, 2024, and not later, and will then be opened and publicly read aloud in the Council Chambers shortly thereafter. South Tacoma Way – 96th to Steilacoom […]
Across the Fence: Zeitgeist
You have most certainly heard if not used this Germanism in the English language, Zeitgeist. Germans pronounce it with a “ts” in the beginning, ‘tsite-guy-st. It translates as spirit of the time and means exactly that. The term itself has not always been around, though the phenomenon has. I would almost go so far as […]
Save the Date: Fall Community Cleanup is Nov. 9-10
Bring trash, junk and recyclables to the Lakewood Transfer Station for the city’s Fall Community Cleanup Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last vehicle admitted at 1:45 p.m.). The Lakewood Transfer Station is located at 3869 94th St SW, Lakewood. This event is for Lakewood residents only; a utility bill […]
Caring for Kids Needs Your Help
The Holiday Fair is just around the corner! Our goal is 860 families in need. We need your help!Volunteer on December 6 and 7 at Thomas Middle School. Friday, December 6 at 3:30 PM for setup Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 AM for shopping for the families We can also use donations of toys or […]
October 12 Community Workday at Lakewood’s Wildlife area
Saturday, October 12, come join Clover Park Rotary and all of Lakewood’s service clubs at the South Sound Wildlife area from 9:00AM to 1:00PM for our Fall Cleanup day. Located on Phillips Road just across from Hudtloff Middle School, this 100 Acre area is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, dog walking and […]