Pierce College announcement. After 45 years of teaching and leadership at Pierce College, including 15 years as a faculty member, 6 years as president of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, and 17 years as chancellor/CEO of the Pierce College District, Dr. Michele Johnson announces her retirement effective December 31, 2022. “Dr. Johnson has committed her life […]
Lakewood
Firefighters and Police Rescue Resident in Lakewood House Fire
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, firefighters, along with Lakewood police, were called to the 4800 block of Diamond Boulevard SW in Lakewood for a house fire. Several police officers arrived before firefighters and noticed heavy dark smoke coming from the home. Officers approached the residence and […]
The Haunting of Hill House – Lakewood Playhouse Presentation
“The Haunting of Hill House is a 1959 gothic horror novel by American author Shirley Jackson. A finalist for the National Book Award and considered one of the best literary ghost stories published during the 20th century, it has been made into two feature films and a play, and is the basis of a Netflix […]
Lakewood COVID-19 testing site closed
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood COVID-19 testing site located at 3003 107th St S was closed indefinitely at 5:30 on Jan. 5.
Lakewood Updates Permitting Interface
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has migrated to a new permitting software: CED+. The interface matches permit dashboards used elsewhere in Pierce County, offering applicants and the interested public a simple and standardized experience across jurisdictions. The City formerly relied on emails and cloud storage to exchange documents and instructions […]
Jason Whalen Appointed as Mayor of Lakewood
On Jan. 3, 2022, Jason Whalen was appointed by the Lakewood City Council to the position of Mayor. Mary Moss was appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Whalen is Lakewood’s fifth Mayor since the City’s incorporation in 1996. Mayor Whalen was elected as a member of the Lakewood City Council in 2009. He is […]
Lakewood’s 2021 in Photos
2021 was a year that many of us might remember for its challenges. We experienced sweltering heat and shivering cold. Construction and a sewer collapse restricted traffic on two of our most-traveled roads. The pandemic dragged on. Despite the difficulties of the year, there was much to celebrate. 2021 was a step towards a return […]
Garbage service disrupted in Lakewood
City of Lakewood social media post. Most customers will observe a 1-day delay in their garbage service (i.e. Tuesday pickups will occur on Wednesday). Check with Waste Connections (253-875-5053) with questions.
Prepare in a Year: January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]