Lakewood Water District announcement. At the July 21, 2022, Board of Commissioner’s meeting, the Board approved the no tenant proposal. Starting September 5, 2022, Lakewood Water District will no longer be signing up tenants for water service, and accounts will remain in the property owner’s name. If your current tenant was signed up prior to […]
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Lakewood seeks to fill Parks and Recreation Advisory Board position
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The position is for a three-year term through September 19, 2025. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is created to […]
Navy Federal Credit Union Invites the Community to Attend a Family-Friendly, Free Movie Night
Navy Federal Credit Union announcement. Navy Federal Credit Union invites the community to attend its upcoming Movie Night, happening on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 27th, at Ft. Steilacoom Park. This family-friendly, free event is sponsored by the credit union and is open to the entire community. As part of this community, we feel honored […]
How to provide quality library services in Lakewood?
Pierce County Library System press release. PIERCE COUNTY – The Pierce County Library System and the City of Lakewood want to hear Lakewood residents’ ideas and opinions about providing quality library services. They encourage Lakewood residents to complete a survey to share their ideas and opinions about quality library services in welcoming spaces. People may take the survey […]
Climate Change: What you need to know about drought preparedness and response
Lakewood United announcement. Jeff Marti, the Drought Coordinator for State of Washington’s Department of Ecology, will speak to Lakewood United on Thursday, August 4 (7:30 am) at Bur’s Restaurant (and virtually). Department of Ecology Our Vision: Our innovative partnerships sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy. Our Mission: Protect, preserve, and enhance the […]
Letter: Lakewood Swimmer Defeated by Lake Erie & Mother Nature
On July 15, after arriving in Pennsylvania, I stood in Lake Erie prior to a practice swim, as my Uncle watched. That was the calmest day, during my week in PA, and the lake was never that flat again. My hope, one day that week, was to swim across the lake but Mother Nature, for […]
2022 Larry Saunders Service Award Nominations Open
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund announcement. Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & […]
Road closures in Lakewood
City of Lakewood social media post. ROAD CLOSURE: Washington BLVD between Edgewood and Vernon avenues will close Monday, Aug. 1. The closure is in place until work is finished installing the stormwater infiltration system. A detour will be in place. Please stay out of the construction area for your safety.
Lakewood receives $325,000 in commerce grants
City of Lakewood announcement. The state Department of Commerce issued three grants to the city of Lakewood totaling $325,000 to help the city with initiatives around housing, climate change and future growth planning over the next two years. The three grants awarded are: $175,000 for 2024 Growth Management Act Periodic Update. The money will be […]