City of Lakewood announcement. This weekend the Pacific Harbors Boy Scout Council is hosting its WashJam 2022 event at Fort Steilacoom Park. This is a regional jamboree that involves camping for the Scouts and daytime activities including kayaking/canoeing on Waughop Lake and a jousting demonstration by the Seattle Knights. There will be concerts Friday and […]
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Cascade Warbirds to Fly Missing Man Formation over Lakewood to Honor Local Veteran
Submitted by the Cascade Warbirds. Cascade Warbirds members will be flying their aircraft in a special formation to salute USMC LtCol Raymond Swalley who died earlier this year. The flyover is scheduled to coordinate with the funeral ceremony at 2 PM on Wednesday, August 24, at the Little Church on the Prairie, 6310 Motor Avenue SW, Lakewood, WA. Called the Missing […]
Across the Fence: Knowledge of All Levels
Water and heat have always been topics in human history. Of course, these days we connect the topic of climate change with both of them. I’m not sure, though, how much people thought of climate back in the day. They surely observed what Nature was dealing them, and the Bible – as probably lots of […]
Lakewood’s Downtown Subarea Plan subject of Sept. 6 public hearing
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council will be holding a public hearing for the Biennial Review of the Downtown Subarea Plan on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, […]
Lakewood Libraries Community Survey
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System and the City of Lakewood need to hear from you about how they can provide quality services in safe, welcoming spaces for Lakewood and Tillicum residents. Please take this 5-minute survey to share your thoughts! This survey will help to supplement outreach conducted in 2019, […]
Hazardous Materials Response in Lakewood Industrial Park
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. At approximately 2:15 p.m. on August 17, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was dispatched to a hazardous materials response at the 4800 block of 100th Street SW in the Lakewood Industrial Park. Crews arrived to find a 16-gallon drum that was venting with increasing temperatures. Firefighters strategized to […]
Lakewood recognized by Governor for its climate change and planning policies
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood was recognized Tuesday as a leader in the state for its work on climate change and planning for population growth in the coming decades. The city was one of eight from across the state to receive a 2022 Governor’s Smart Communities Award. Lakewood was awarded the Smart Climate Strategies Award […]
Lions Club Member Receives Prestigious Award
Submitted by Eric Warn. Lakewood First Lions Club member Dr. Robert Allen, center, is the 2022 recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Lions Clubs International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones. Presenters are Ruth Anne Hickey, president, and Dan Comsia, member. The Fellowship […]
Charity Golf Tournament in Lakewood
Submitted by Chris Aldridge. The inaugural charity golf tournament which will be Sunday, August 21at Meadow Park Golf Course. Several business and individuals are coming together for a good cause. We will give away a vehicle to someone in need for the second time this year. A 2005 Subaru Outback with 135,000 (retails for $8,000). […]