West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is ready to respond to emergencies on the water each and every day. One of the common problems encountered when responding to these types of emergencies is trying to get an accurate location and the closest access point to the incident. Dispatchers often […]
Lakewood
Lakewood SummerFEST returns Saturday, July 23 at Fort Steilacoom Park
City of Lakewood press release. The city of Lakewood is excited to celebrate its largest event of the year this Saturday, July 23 with the return of Lakewood SummerFEST. This fan-favorite festival has it all: More than 40 food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and entertainment, a celebration of cultures from around the world with […]
CPTC Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students Golf Tournament
Submitted by CPTC Foundation. The Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) Foundation will host the 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students golf tournament on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The best ball scramble will have an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and includes 18 holes, one cart per two players, range balls for practice, and lunch at the American […]
Connected CARE Program with Karen Gilbert coming to Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Lakewood Fire and Rescue is implementing a new program that will change and improve our EMS service. “Connected CARE program” (CARE being an acronym for Community Access, Referral and Education). People struggling with a variety of challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, etc. contact 9-1-1 for assistance, yet the fire […]
Letter: Lakewood modernization reshaping the neighborhoods
Submitted by Laban Gitau. At a speed faster than in surrounding towns, beautiful Lakewood, Washington is emerging as an unparalleled leader in infrastructural uplifts. Prompt repairs of snow destroyed roads after winter are common place, constant and ongoing re-carpeting of its main and feeder roads continues unabated. Can’t leave this out… Same day replacement of […]
Coffee, Cookies and Conversation at LASA
Submitted by J Hutchins. LASA will host a coffee hour each month and invite friends (Houses of Worship, civic clubs, interested individuals, business, local government) to join in informal conversations on topics impacting the community we serve. Together we may come up with some creative ideas on how to deal with issues that impact all […]
New trustee, Lisa Boyd, appointed to Pierce College
Pierce College announcement. As a longtime principal in local schools, Lisa Boyd is proud to join Pierce College’s Board of Trustees during an important time for the college. “Serving on this board charged with selecting a new Chancellor [in January 2023] after years of commendable service from Dr. Johnson is a very important role,” Boyd […]
New Community Garden Taking Shape in Lake City
Submitted by Laban Giteau. Something good is happening at 8803 Veterans Drive, Lakewood. The old and disheveled house is undergoing a timely transformation that coincides with three related developments. It is being remodeled to be in line with the recently expanded and renovated Lake City Community Church sanctuary along the modernized Veterans Drive. This happens […]
The Lakewood City Council July 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 18 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.