Submitted by Judge Lisa H. Mansfield. Since 2016, Lakewood Municipal Court has been proudly hosting Veteran’s Treatment Court. Built from a grant funded by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) and JusticeForVets.org, Veteran’s Treatment Court, also known as “Vet Court” is a therapeutic court which serves court involved Veterans in the Lakewood community. […]
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Lakewood City Manager April 8 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 8 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Across the Fence: Making the Most of Things
We just had left-overs for lunch today, as I am writing this. In a way, it was even left-overs from left-overs. The other day, I had tried a new recipe for a vegetable chili that asked for an eggplant in it. It was a good chili. But as we are only two people, an entire […]
Free or Discounted Internet Service Available for Low-Income Households
City of Lakewood announcement. Many Lakewood households are eligible for free or discounted internet service. Qualifying households may receive a monthly discount through an FCC program. Some low-cost internet plans are free after the discount. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) discounts internet service by up to $30 per month. The program also discounts a […]
Lakewood City Council Public Hearing: Block Grants
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 […]
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.