City of Lakewood announcement. Recently Lakewood Police conducted a series of shoplifting emphases to catch thieves in action and ultimately deter future shoplifting attempts. The most recent emphasis occurred during the week of Sept. 12-16, 2022. Twelve people were arrested and nearly $3,000 in merchandise recovered. Earlier this year police conducted two other shoplifting emphases […]
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Pierce County Library Board to hold special meeting regarding Lakewood Library
Pierce County Library System press release. The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m. to discuss Lakewood Pierce County Library. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center 3005 112th St E, Tacoma. Optional virtual attendance is available via https://www.piercecountylibrary.org/about-us/board-trustees/board-agenda-packets/Default.htm. At the special board meeting, Library […]
Paper Shredding Event October 1
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County will be hosting a free paper shredding event on October 1 (10 am-1 pm or until the truck is full) at the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21 (5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA 98499). Attendees can shred up to 3 shopping bags of sensitive documents. Pierce County offers […]
Lakewood Requests Proposals for Hearing Examiner Services
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is requesting proposals for Hearing Examiner Services. In order to be considered, responses to the Request for Proposals must be filed by Friday, October 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Proposers are responsible for assuring delivery. Submittals shall be emailed to Briana Schumacher, City Clerk at BSchumacher@cityoflakewood.us. The City of […]
Letter: Stop the Lies. Superintendent Banner’s Discrimination Claims Are Valid
Submitted by Cheri Arkell. A citizen and political friend of Paul Wagemann told a big lie during the public comment time at the school board meeting on Monday, September 12th, 2022: “It is a well-known fact that Superintendent Banner filed a discrimination case based on false allegations against Director Wagemann …” This claim is a […]
2022 FAB Fest Offers Special Local Film Treats Plus Elvis & Nixon Movie, 15 Oct
Phil Raschke announcement. At 1 pm on Saturday, 15 Oct, the 2022 Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest will offer a unique film treat. Eighteen entries from Lakewood’s first ever short film contest titled “Reel Life 96” which was held back in February of this year will be reshown to the general public for the first […]
[Picture] Remote Starer
Submitted by Chas. Ames. …seen around town…
Signs are up for a reason
City of Lakewood social media post. There’s a reason why ROAD CLOSED signs are up and detours are in place. Thanks to a series of poor choices by an individual (including driving a stolen car with a bottle of whiskey in hand) our pavement pouring at the North Gate Rd/Edgewood Ave roundabout is setback.
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce presents awards, installs officers at 50th Anniversary Meeting
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Tod Wolf, master of ceremonies and Chair Elect for 2022-2023, talked about the importance of local Chambers of Commerce now, more than ever, during the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on Thursday afternoon at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. “We strongly believe in […]