City of Lakewood announcement. On Monday, April 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony and receive additional information on the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. Copies of the Plan may be viewed here. If you have comments about this matter and want […]
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Lakewood family stars in new Peacock show
Ms. Nicole Rémy, daughter of Lakewood’s Claude and Dr. Claire Spain-Rémy, is the star of The Courtship on Peacock TV. The show is about Rémy’s search for love in a Regency-era setting in a classic twist on modern dating. Watch a preview here.
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on April 11
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 11, at 6 p.m. It will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in […]
Lakewood City Council Meeting Summary: April 4, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. The City Council commemorated the 54th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act with a proclamation. Passed in 1968, the law is the foundation for many anti-discrimination protections. The proclamation was received by Sean Martin, CEO of the Pierce County Realtors’ Association. Executive Director Deborah Grady and Board Chair Julie Door presented […]
50 native WA oaks cut down for Lakewood warehouse. How locals helped save even more
About 50 Garry oak trees – Washington state’s only native oak – were cut down recently at a property in Lakewood to make room for a moving-service warehouse. Without the efforts of Lakewood residents and local conservationists, about 90 more would have fallen. Read more at The News Tribune website.
Bill’s Boathouse Burns
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Bill’s Boathouse on American Lake burned over the past weekend. The building is a total loss. The cause is under investigation.
Clover Park School District Celebrates Month of the Military Child
Clover Park School District announcement. Each April we celebrate the Month of the Military Child and our military-connected children and youth. This year’s theme is “Military Children and Youth: Standing Strong and Proud.” At Clover Park School District (CPSD) we proudly serve students in pre-K through 12th grade living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and in […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Expands Thanks to DSHS Partnership
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In the late 1970s, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) wanted to move from the station on Farwest Drive in Lakewood into a new, larger station; the challenge was finding a place to build. The new station was eventually built on the grounds of Western State Hospital, beginning a […]
Provide Your Input on Clover Park School District’s Water Quality Action Plan
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District has been testing for and lowering lead levels in school water since 2016 following Environmental Protection Agency standards. The state of Washington has set a new standard that applies to test results from the past five years. We are revisiting our past test results […]