The City of Lakewood operates with four Guiding Principles: Each year the City’s leadership team recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond their daily job responsibilities to embody one or more of these four principles. The employees are announced at the city’s annual holiday recognition event at the end of the year and presented with […]
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Public Notice: 2025 Final Budget Presentation
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2025 Final Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting on December 19, 2024, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted in person and via Microsoft Teams. Please consult our website at […]
Across the Fence: O Tannenbaum
Of course, with so many German immigrants in the U.S. population almost from the very beginning, quite a few cultural items have been adopted into American traditions that are undoubtedly German. Among them is the carol O Tannenbaum (pronounce: O ‘tunnen-bowm, meaning o fir tree). Next to Silent Night, it might be one of the […]
Letter: It’s The Hap-Happiest Time of The Year
The older couple parked and strolled and sat and watched for a couple of hours or so. Snow was falling, shepherds were approaching, Frosty was waving, the band was playing, and the mayor was speaking. It was The Annual Christmas Parade, the official start to the hap-happiest time of the year. Not so happy, more […]
American Legion Post 187 Christmas Party
Submitted by American Legion Post 187. The American Legion Post 187 will host its Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the former Peoples Plaza (9315 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood). It’s open to veterans and the Post will be providing food and drinks. Call 253-589-0187 for more information.
In the Book Nook with … T.J. Fier
Author T.J. Fier from Fargo, North Dakota, works as an Associate Professor of Set Design at NDSU. Her first book, The Bright One, was initially published through Three Little Sisters. She recently regained the rights and re-released the book herself. There will be more books coming out in 2025. T.J. credits Moorhead Friends Writing Group […]
A New Hope: Lakewood City Council shows restraint on the rush to apartments and condos
Years ago, the original Star Wars movie was renamed “A New Hope” when George Lucas decided to place it in the middle of a 9-episode saga. I wanted to share a small sign of new hope for Lakewood and development that balances community, small business and housing. The saga began last spring when the city […]
Lakewood welcomes Judge Tim Lewis to Municipal Court
Last month Judge Tim Lewis joined Lakewood Municipal Court as its new judge. At its regular City Council meeting Dec. 2, 2024 the Lakewood City Council began its meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in event to welcome Lewis to the city. Lewis was sworn in by former Lakewood Municipal Court and current Pierce County Superior Court […]
No matter the weather, Lions show up
Submitted by Eric Warn. No matter how bad the weather, Lakewood First Lions Club members trudge out one day a month to clean Lakewood streets. In front is Jessie Baird. Behind her are (left to right) DeAnne Bennett, Charles Ames, Eric Warn, Dave O’Keeffe and Don Jimenez.